(L.A.) Dwight Yao, 49, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2025-02534

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Dwight Yao. Born in Alameda County.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Head

RIP DWIGHT T YAO (June 23, 1975 – February 7, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 7:19 a.m.

The decedent was of Chinese descent.