On January 17, 2025, officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were driving eastbound on 7th Street, nearing the intersection of Main Street, when they observed an individual, later identified as Hugo A. Suarez, walking into the street and abruptly collapsing. The officers acted swiftly, rendering aid on the scene and performing CPR until paramedics arrived. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded promptly and continued resuscitation efforts for approximately thirty minutes. Tragically, despite these extensive life-saving measures, Suarez was pronounced dead at 1:48 a.m. by paramedics.
This case was referred to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner for further investigation. The decedent remains an unclaimed person under NamUs ID UCP142026, with agency case number 2025-01124. The Medical Examiner's Office, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles, California, is handling the matter. They can be contacted at 323-343-0512 for inquiries or additional information. Their official website provides further resources at me.lacounty.gov.
Efforts to determine next-of-kin or any connections to relatives are ongoing, as unclaimed person cases often present complexities in terms of identification and notification. This somber incident underscores the importance of public assistance in ensuring individuals without immediate family or known connections are respectfully accounted for.
Date Found: 01/17/2025
