Citizens arrest turns into Death in custody LAPD

On July 6, 2024 at around 3:40 p.m., Rampart Division officers responded to a radio call of a Burglary suspect inside a residence in the 200 block of South Rampart Avenue. When officers arrived at the location, they were directed to a parking lot next door where a community member was restraining the subject on the ground.

The officers immediately handcuffed the subject, who did not resist. The subject was unresponsive and appeared to be in medical distress. Based on their observations, the officers believed the subject was experiencing a drug overdose and requested a Rescue Ambulance. Officers administered Narcan, un-handcuffed the subject and began CPR. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel arrived and continued life saving measures until the subject was pronounced deceased at scene.