(L.A.) Demontay James, 20, Died in West Covina

Case Number: 2026-06390

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 20-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office identified the young man as Demontay James.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Drowning

RIP DEMONTAY JAMES ( April 17, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday night.

In the medical examiner’s parlance, “private residence” indicates it was not the decedent’s own home.

The decedent was at a child’s birthday celebration at an Airbnb in West Covina.