On January 5, 2025, Adrian Prado, a 17-year-old Latino male, was found deceased on a sidewalk in Los Angeles County. The incident was recorded as the county's first homicide of 2025, with the formal pronouncement of death made at 3:12 p.m. that Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office identified the young man and assigned case number 2025-00267 to the investigation.
The medical examiner determined the manner of death to be homicide, with the specific cause being a
gunshot wound to the head. Prado, who was born on March 17, 2007, became another tragic statistic in Los Angeles County's ongoing struggle with gun violence. The location where the 17-year-old Latino teen was found has raised questions about the circumstances leading to his death, as he was discovered on a public sidewalk.
Based on the available information, there have been no public announcements regarding arrests or identified suspects in connection with Adrian Prado's death. The investigation appears to remain open, and law enforcement has not released any additional details about potential motives or persons of interest in the case.
