(L.A.) Josiah Hood, 14, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-04452

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 14-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the boy as Josiah Hood.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Bacterial Pneumonia (Staphylococcus aureus)

Cause of Death B: Respiratory Viral Infection (Adenovirus, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, and Influenza B)

RIP JOSIAH HOOD (July 27, 2010 – March 10, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:22 a.m.