Ernesto Herrera Medina, 62, male, Latino, died on August 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. He was identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, and the formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday. Records indicate the death occurred at his residence.
According to the coroner information reported publicly, the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death was ruled suicide.
A case number associated with the investigation was listed as 2025-12695.
Because the death of Ernesto Herrera Medina, 62, male, was determined to be a suicide, authorities did not announce any suspects, and there were no arrests tied to the case. Subsequent listings that track fatal shootings in Los Angeles recorded his death but likewise did not report any criminal investigation for homicide.
