(L.A.) Salem Hood, a Baby, Died in an Ambulance

Case Number: 2024-10021

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a Black male that occurred in an ambulance.

The coroner’s office has identified the infant boy as Salem Hood.

Manner of Death: Undetermined

Cause of Death: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

Other Significant Conditions: Cosleeping with Adults and Sibling, Human Metapneumovirus Infection

RIP SALEM HOOD (May 15, 2024 – June 23, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 9:12 a.m.