(L.A.) James Nishikawa, 78, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2025-02098

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 78-year-old Asian male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Takeuchi.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP JAMES HIROSHI NISHIKAWA (April 12, 1946 – January 31, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 11:13 a.m.

The decedent was of Japanese descent.