On the morning of October 6, 2023, an unclaimed individual was discovered on a sidewalk in Long Beach, California. At approximately 0800 hours, a business owner encountered the unresponsive male and promptly alerted emergency services. Paramedics arrived on the scene quickly; however, despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at 0817 hours. The decedent was identified as David Belmontez Gomez, a known local homeless person, but currently remains unclaimed.
Handling the case is the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California. The office is overseeing the investigation under Agency Case Number 2023-15009. The Agency can be contacted at 323-343-0512 for any inquiries related to this case. Further information is also available on their website, https://me.lacounty.gov/, where additional details and updates may be shared with the public.
The case, recorded under Namus ID UCP114517, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness in accessing resources and maintaining connections with family and community. Authorities are working to resolve the case and are likely seeking any information that could assist in finding relatives or acquaintances of Mr. Gomez. As with any unclaimed person case, efforts are focused on providing dignity in death through identification and proper care.
Date Found: 10/06/2023
