(L.A.) John Okiyefa, 63, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-00992

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as John Okiyefa.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt-Force Injuries

RIP JOHN OKIYEFA ( January 16, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.