(L.A.) Javier Ordonez, 60, Died in Downey

Case Number: 2026-12496

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence in Downey.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Javier Ordonez.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

Other Significant Conditions: Multiple Sharp-Force Injuries of Neck and Torso

RIP JAVIER ORDONEZ ( August 8, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday morning.

The decedent was shot dead by police after he had apparently killed two members of his family in the 11800 block of Downey Avenue. He may have been attacked by his son.

2026-12499    ANDREA               OROZCO 54         Residence
2026-12496     JAVIER            ORDONEZ  60         Residence
2026-12488    CARMELO             ORDONEZ 23    ER

(L.A.) Carmelo Ordoñez, 23, Died in an Emergency Room

(L.A.) Andrea Orozco, 54, Died at a Residence

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Javier Ordonez” in public records.