Died in jail or a lockup
Frank Lopez
Frank Lopez, 26, died on January 12, 2026, while held at the Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County officials said correctional officers recognized that he needed medical help and that jail and medical staff began life-saving care, but he was pronounced dead at the jail. The county says a full investigation is ongoing into his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Los Angeles County officials (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.