(L.A.) James Herndon, 54, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-04688

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 54-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Herndon.

Manner of Death : Accident

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Trauma

RIP JAMES HERNDON ( March 19, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

On March 26, the Department of Medical Examiner changed the manner of death from accident to homicide.