Ryan Happ, 45, male, White/Caucasian, died on September 30, 2025, at a residence in Redondo Beach, California. County death records reported by a local news outlet identify him by name and list the manner of death as suicide, with the cause recorded as a gunshot wound to the head. An incident listing places the call at 704 Sapphire Street in South Redondo, aligning the date and location with the official identification.
Authorities formally pronounced him dead on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner assigned case number 2025-15470 to the investigation, and memorial databases recorded his death as occurring that day in Redondo Beach.
In the aftermath, relatives and friends described a man cherished by his community and said he had struggled with mental health, stating in an online fundraiser that he “took his own life,” language that echoes the medical determination. The appeal, organized in early October by loved ones in Redondo Beach, underscores the shock and grief felt by those closest to him.
Because the death was determined to be self-inflicted, police have not announced any suspects or arrests in connection with the case. Public incident and memorial records related to the shooting list no perpetrator, and local authorities have not publicized a homicide investigation tied to Happ's death.
