(L.A.) Evan Benoit, 17, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-03540

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 17-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the young man as Evan Benoit.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Hanging

RIP EVAN BENOIT (April 18, 2008 – February 27, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday morning.