(L.A.) Michael Varela, 24, Died From a Body Shot

Case Number: 2025-01199

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 24-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the young man as Michael Varela of La Puente.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Torso

RIP MICHAEL ANTHONY VARELA (April 27, 2000 – January 18, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 12:14 a.m.