(L.A.) Chad Bettge, 51, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-10302

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Chad Bettge. Born in Orange County, California.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP CHAD E. BETTGE (September 19, 1974 – June 29, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.