(L.A.) Fred Hammick, 72, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-06995

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 72-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Fred Hammick.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be 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 six to nine months.

RIP FRED HENRY HAMMICK (February 18, 1954 – April 30, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.