(L.A.) Christian Owens, 33, Died at Men’s Central Jail

Case Number: 2024-16778

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 33-year-old Black male that occurred while in jail.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Christian Owens.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Watts.

Height: 5 feet 8 inches / Weight: 200 pounds

STATUS: The decedent’s body has been released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take three to five months.

RIP CHRISTIAN LEE QUENTIN OWENS (October 19, 1991 – October 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 7:58 p.m.

The decedent was found lifeless in the living area of the Men’s Central Jail in downtown LA — 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

He had been arrested by LAPD’s 77th Street Division on June 5, on a felony charge.

This is LASD’s 25th in-custody death for the year.