(L.A.) Richard Polk, 57, Died in a Tent

Case Number: 2025-09705

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old Black male that occurred in a tent on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Richard Polk.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects and Cocaine and Ethanol

RIP RICHARD POLK ( June 13, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.