Edward Lee Kates III, a 51-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was found dead in a parked vehicle on Foothill Boulevard on August 2, 2022. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the cause of death to be gunshot wounds to the head and neck, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide; the formal pronouncement was made at 12:55 a.m.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded and opened a homicide investigation after Kates was discovered in the driver’s seat. As of the most recent update, no arrests or suspects have been publicly disclosed and the case remains under active investigation. Authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Edward, saw activity on Foothill Boulevard that night, or has information that could help investigators, please share what you know.