(L.A.) Gilbert Dawson, 71, Died in Compton

Case Number: 2023-11457

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence in Compton.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Gilbert Dawson.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Blunt Traumatic Injuries

RIP GILBERT DAWSON (December 31, 1951 – August 29, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 9:29 a.m.

Sheriff’s detectives were sent to the 400 block of South Oleander Avenue at around 9:23 a.m.