(L.A.) Joseph Tapia, 17, Died From a Head Shot

Case Number: 2024-18471

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 17-year-old Latino male that occurred on a street.

The coroner’s office has identified the teenager as Joseph Tapia.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP JOSEPH TAPIA (May 24, 2007 – November 26, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 1:09 a.m.