Carlos Trejo Jr., a 17-year-old Latino male, was found deceased at his residence in Los Angeles, California, on March 21, 2025. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office formally identified the teenager and reported that the cause of death was a shotgun wound to the head. The manner of death was determined to be suicide. The official pronouncement of death was made at 9:36 a.m.
on that Friday.
Authorities have not reported any arrests or suspects in connection with Carlos Trejo Jr.'s death, as the case has been classified as a suicide rather than a homicide. Local crime databases provide updates on arrests made by the Los Angeles Police Department, but there is no indication that any individuals have been taken into custody in relation to this incident.
Carlos Trejo Jr.'s passing marks a tragic loss for his community, and his death serves as a somber reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support systems for young individuals.
