Authorities are investigating the death of a man found on Venice Beach late Monday night. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of a shooting around 11:13 p.m. near the 1800 block of Ocean Front Walk.
Officers arriving at the scene discovered the man on the sand with a gunshot wound. The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced him dead at the location. The incident occurred just south of Lifeguard Tower 19, in an area near popular landmarks such as Muscle Beach and the Venice Beach basketball courts.
Police have described the incident as an apparent suicide and stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
The LA County Medical Examiner's office will determine the official cause of death and will release the man's identity after his family has been notified.
For those struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 or can be accessed online at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.