(L.A.) Joel La Plant, 29, Died From a Body Shot

Case Number: 2025-02176

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 29-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joel La Plant.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Torso

RIP JOEL LA PLANT (September 29, 1995 – February 1, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 5:57 p.m.