(L.A.) Joseph Kennedy, 27, Died at an Encampment

Case Number: 2025-18850

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old Black male that occurred at an encampment.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph Kennedy.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death A: Stab Wound of Chest

Cause of Death B: Cardiac Tamponade Due to Right Ventricular Injury

RIP JOSEPH KENNEDY ( December 3, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.