LOS ANGELES – A man was found dead early Tuesday morning on the sand near the Venice Beach skate park, prompting a death investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a body at approximately 2:58 a.m. near Ocean Front Walk and 18th Avenue, according to LAPD. When first responders arrived, they discovered an unresponsive man, believed to be in his 40s.
The area where the man was found is a frequent gathering spot for both tourists and unhoused individuals. Police cordoned off the scene as LAPD launches a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the death…