URGENT UPDATE: Authorities at the Los Angeles General Medical Center are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man who was found injured in downtown Los Angeles on October 3, 2025. The unidentified male, approximately 50 years old, was discovered near 5th and San Pedro and has been hospitalized since that date.
The man is described as standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 141 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair styled in braids. Unfortunately, he was found without any personal belongings, making it impossible for healthcare staff to reach out to his family or friends.
Authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of his injuries, heightening the urgency of the situation. Workers at the hospital stress the importance of identifying him as soon as possible to ensure he receives any necessary support.
Anyone with information regarding this man is urged to contact clinical social worker Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877 or Jessica Barahona at 323-409-3758. Additionally, the public can call the L.A. General Medical Center’s Department of Social Work at 323-409-5253 during regular hours. For after-hours inquiries, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., please call 323-409-6883. On weekends, reach out to 323-409-5254.
This plea for assistance highlights the critical role of community involvement in such urgent situations. Please share this information widely to help reunite this man with his loved ones.
