(L.A.) Eli Thomas, 7, Died in Lancaster

Case Number: 2024-16405

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a seven-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the child as Eli Thomas.

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP ELI THOMAS (December 27, 2016 – October 17, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 4:07 p.m.

The decedent is believed to have been fatally shot in Lancaster. “Private residence” indicates the incident did not happen in his own home.