Crime scene tape remained on the Spring Street steps of Los Angeles City Hall on Thursday, July 15, 2026. A person was discovered dead, reportedly after jumping from the building’s 26th floor.
According to an internal city message reviewed by the Los Angeles Times, the incident was reported by the Security Services Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities arrived at the scene around 4:30 p.m., where the victim was found deceased.
An investigation led by Security Services revealed the individual had leapt from the 26th-floor tower. A cellphone and jacket found in the tower were believed to belong to the victim. Currently, no details are available about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the suicide. The memo confirmed no foul play involved, and Security Services is handling the investigation.
The Times was referred to the police by the Security Services Division, but an LAPD spokesperson stated they had no information.
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Seamus Bozeman is a reporting intern with the Los Angeles Times’ breaking news team and a Los Angeles native. He is heading into his final year as a journalism major at Cal State Los Angeles. When not covering stories, Bozeman enjoys rock climbing, cycling, hiking, and being outdoors. You can follow him on Instagram at @chickentownhi.
Terry Castleman is a data reporter on the Fast Break Desk covering breaking news. He was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in explanatory reporting in 2020. Previously, he worked at the New York Times and volunteered as a first responder for refugees on the shores of Lesvos.
Richard Winton writes investigative crime articles for the Los Angeles Times. He was part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2011. During his nearly 30 years at The Times, he has contributed to the breaking news staff that secured Pulitzers in 1998, 2004, and 2016.
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