A man was found dead inside a vehicle on Friday in Los Feliz, according to authorities. Officers responded at about 12:30 p.m. to the area of Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue after reports of an unresponsive person in a car. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and detectives opened a death investigation.
Initial reporting by MyNewsLA.com notes that police located the man inside the vehicle and did not immediately provide a description of him or say whether there were any signs of foul play. Investigators remained at the intersection as they processed the vehicle and canvassed the surrounding area for witnesses, according to the outlet.
What happens next
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death through an autopsy and laboratory testing, which can take days or longer, depending on toxicology needs. The department’s website explains that autopsies and lab work are standard when law enforcement opens a death investigation, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. Detectives are expected to keep processing evidence and following up on leads while the coroner completes its review.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information about the case or who may have video from the area is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Division at (213) 972-2971, according to the LAPD Hollywood Station. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or submit tips online via LA Regional Crime Stoppers.
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