(L.A.) Katherine Sorta Ayala, 25, Died From a Body Shot

Case Number: 2025-00594

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 25-year-old Hispanic female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the young woman as Katherine Sorta Ayala.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Torso

RIP KATHERINE SORTA AYALA (July 28, 1999 – January 9, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 9:46 p.m.