A triple homicide inside a Hollywood apartment has left a community seeking answers. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 1900 block of Wilcox Avenue after a family member reported an unusual text. Using a manager’s key, officers entered about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and found three adult men fatally shot. One victim was identified as 44-year-old Jack Cartagena. The other two victims were later identified as 50-year-old Jeremy Badeker and 33-year-old Michael Bogacz.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner pronounced Jack Cartagena dead on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Cause of death for all three was multiple gunshot wounds and the manner was ruled homicide. The LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division, Homicide Special Section, is leading the investigation. Neighbors reported possibly hearing gunshots over the prior weekend, but investigators released few details and have not publicly identified suspects or a motive.

Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to contact the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division.