(L.A.) Edward Hite, 38, Died at a Transient Encampment

Case Number: 2024-17558

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at a transient encampment.

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

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Edward Hite.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds

RIP EDWARD JAMES HITE (January 10, 1986 – November 9, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:20 a.m.

The decedent had arrests for possession of controlled substances in 2013, 2014, 2021 and 2022 in Torrance and Lomita.