(L.A.) Ariel Rios, 18, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-00708

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 18-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the young man as Ariel Rios.

STATUS: The decedent’s body has been released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take three to five months.

RIP ARIEL RIOS ( January 13, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.