On July 28, 2025, the body of Chun Wa Chong, a male individual, was discovered in Los Angeles, California. The discovery occurred after a welfare check was initiated by the property manager, who had grown concerned when the decedent had not been seen for approximately two weeks. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the request and gained entry to the locked apartment using a key provided by property management. Upon entry, they found the decedent in a state of decomposition. Paramedics pronounced death at 1600 hours that same day.
The case was officially documented under Namus ID: UCP152311 and assigned Agency Case Number: 2025-12072. The investigation and handling of the remains were overseen by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California. The agency can be contacted at 323-343-0512, and further information about their operations is available on their official website at me.lacounty.gov.
At the time of discovery, the decedent was unclaimed, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s office. The welfare check and subsequent entry by LAFD highlight the role of property management and emergency responders in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, particularly when prolonged absences raise concern. This case underscores the importance of timely welfare checks and the procedures followed when individuals are found deceased in their residences.
Date Found: 07/28/2025
