(L.A.) Darius Rodgers, 23, Died in Gardena

Case Number: 2026-05076

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 23-year-old Black male that occurred at the Mas Fukai Park in Gardena.

The coroner’s office identified the young man as Darius Rodgers.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of the Head

RIP DARIUS RODGERS ( March 26, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday morning.

Reference Address:
15800 Brighton Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247

Map views only approximate location and do not indicate the precise spot where the incident happened.

* The government investigator had initially spelled the decedent’s surname as Rogers.