Patrick Riley Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the man found dead at a Bell motel over the weekend as 31-year-old Patrick Riley, according to the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner.
The incident took place on Sunday evening at a motel located in the 4400 block of Florence Avenue. Around 5:40 p.m., a motel clerk received a phone call requesting a welfare check on one of the guests. Acting on the request, the clerk went to the room occupied by Riley and discovered him unresponsive.
The clerk immediately contacted emergency services. Officers from the Bell Police Department responded to the call and quickly contacted the Los Angeles County Fire Department for medical assistance. When paramedics arrived, they assessed the situation and pronounced Riley dead at the scene.
Following standard procedure in such deaths, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was notified. The Sheriff’s Information Bureau later confirmed the death and announced that the case had been turned over to homicide detectives, though no details have been released regarding what specifically prompted the involvement of the homicide unit.
At this time, the cause and circumstances of Riley’s death remain unclear, and authorities have not disclosed whether foul play is suspected. An autopsy is expected to be conducted by the medical examiner’s office to determine the official cause of death.
The sheriff’s department is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s help. Anyone with information related to Patrick Riley’s death is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477).
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not released further details as they continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
