The Lost and the Found

https://identifyus.org/cases/16394

Subject was found deceased due to gunshot wounds on 02/09/1968 in Los Angeles, California

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Date of Discovery: February 9, 1968
Location of Discovery: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Estimated Date of Death: Minutes prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: One or more gunshots
Physical Description

Estimated Age: 15-20 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 156 lbs.
Hair Color: Black and curly
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Small frame.
Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Not available.
Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Brown belt, avocado green sweater, two-tone green knit turtleneck shirt, navy blue serge pants, olive green acetate socks, reverse hide high top soled shoes, light brown belt and white boxer shorts.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Circumstances of Discovery

The victim was surprised by police officers during an alleged attempted burglery at 3870 S. Normandie Ave at 5:13 AM. The unidentified male hid inside of a trash bin and tried to flee the scene when ordered to come out. One officer fired as the male attempted to climb a fence and the second officer fired, assuming he was being shot at. It is not known which shot killed the decedent.
Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Los Angeles County Coroner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Betsy Magdaleno
Agency Phone Number: 323-343-0754
Agency E-Mail: bmagdaleno(at)coroner.lacounty.gov
Agency Case Number: 1968-01481

NCIC Case Number: Not entered
NamUs Case Number: 16394