(L.A.) Dean Peterson, 55, Died From a Head Shot

Case Number: 2024-19851

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Dean Peterson.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP DEAN PETERSON (August 20, 1969 – November 21, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 8:08 p.m.