Kevin Brown, a 50-year-old Black male, was found dead on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, California, on April 19, 2025. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed his identity and determined the manner of death was homicide, with the cause listed as a gunshot wound to the chest. He was formally pronounced dead at 4:00 a.m. that Saturday.

The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are handling homicide inquiries and the circumstances of Brown’s death remain under investigation. Community members with any information that could help identify those responsible are asked to come forward.