On the morning of October 19, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., an unresponsive male individual was discovered in Los Angeles, California. The discovery was made by a passerby who found the decedent lying on a piece of cardboard on the sidewalk. The concerned passerby promptly called 911 to report the situation but left the scene before emergency responders arrived. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were dispatched to the location following the call.
Upon arrival, paramedics assessed the unresponsive individual. Despite their efforts, the individual, later identified as Washakie Olowo, was pronounced dead at 9:11 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the death remain shrouded in mystery, as the passerby who discovered Olowo's body did not remain on-site to provide additional information to the authorities. Consequently, the investigation into Olowo's death has posed challenges due to the limited initial information and absence of witnesses.
The case is being handled by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California. The Medical Examiner's office is actively working to determine the cause of death and gather any pertinent information that could lead to identifying potential family members or associates of Washakie Olowo. For any inquiries or to provide information related to the case, individuals are encouraged to contact the agency at 323-343-0512. The case number assigned by the Medical Examiner's office is 2024-16498, and additional information can be accessed on their website at https://me.lacounty.gov/. This case's Namus ID is UCP133869, and any potential leads could be crucial in resolving the mystery surrounding Olowo's untimely passing.
Date Found: 10/19/2024
