(L.A.) Leon Wilson-White, 26, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2025-02157

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 26-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Leon Wilson-White.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death A: Asphyxia

Cause of Death B: Overlay and Neck Compression

RIP LEON WILSON-WHITE (April 20, 1998 – February 1, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 4:06 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on April 16.

Overlay typically refers to a situation where a heavy weight or force is applied to the body, such as someone lying on top of the victim or pressing them against a surface, restricting their ability to breathe. This is seen in some accidental deaths (like infants in unsafe sleeping environments), but in the context of homicide, it means the overlay was intentional and forceful.