In the early morning hours of August 8, 2025, an unidentified man later recorded under NamUs ID UCP152986 was found deceased outside the Los Angeles Mission in Los Angeles, California. The individual, identified as Daryl Lyons, had been seen the previous evening seated in his wheelchair in front of the building. A staff member who observed him on the night of August 7 noted that he remained in the same position the following morning, prompting concern and a call to emergency services.
Los Angeles City Fire Department personnel responded to the scene after 9‑1‑1 was contacted. Paramedics assessed the man and pronounced him deceased at 0632 hours on August 8, 2025. According to the initial investigation, there were no signs of foul play, and the circumstances suggested a natural or non‑suspicious death.
The case was taken under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, located at 1104 North Mission Road in Los Angeles. It was assigned Agency Case Number 2025‑12664. Despite investigative efforts, the decedent remained unclaimed, and the case continued through standard procedures for unidentified or unclaimed individuals.
Date Found: 08/08/2025
