Homicide Report > Averon Fletcher, 45 [Updated]
Averon Fletcher, 45 [Updated]
Died Feb. 13, 2011
Averon Fletcher, a 45-year-old black man, died Sunday, Feb. 13, after he was believed to have sustained trauma near West 126th Street and Kornblum Avenue in Hawthorne, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Sheriff's homicide Det. Mark Lillienfeld, who is handling the case, said Fletcher died of heart disease at Gardena Memorial Hospital. His death is not being investigated as a homicide, Lillienfeld said.
Preliminary coroner's records show Fletcher had trauma to his right rib area and note that he had been kicked several times.
Lillienfeld said the rib trauma was from a fight Fletcher had several weeks before he died and his injuries were not related to his passing.
The coroner's office said Feb. 16 that they have not completed an autopsy and could not provide a final cause of death.
The Times will follow up with coroner's officials when tests are completed and post an update on the case as soon as possible.
[Update Feb. 17: Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said a cause of death has been deferred. A final determination will not be available for several weeks, he said.]
[Update Jan. 12, 2012: Coroner's officials said Fletcher's death was ruled as undetermined.]
— Sarah Ardalani
- Ruling: Undetermined
- Neighborhood: Hawthorne
- Age: 45
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Blunt force
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: Hawthorne PD
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
Five reader comments about Averon Fletcher
The loss of my beloved brother is an unspeakable tragedy. As I abstain from speaking about our society's seemingly adoration of violence, I would like to speak to the goodness of my brother, Mr. Averon Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher taught me how to drive an automobile when he saw my energetic excitement about the driving process. He used an ad hoc grading rubric and taught me about vehicle equipment safety, common errors while driving, and being a courteous driver.
When I was in the 5th grade, he asked me if I had a girlfriend. When I replied "no" but indicated I would like to have one, he counseled me on personal hygiene and appearance and taught me how to iron my clothes and clean my shoes. My brother was an impeccable stylist in urban fashion.
He loved "old school" rhythm and blues, flashy cars with loud music and spending time with his family and friends. We will miss him terribly. My heart continues to cry...
Feb. 18, 2011 at 4:28 a.m.
Averon Fletcher, a.k.a. JC or Stunner was a very special person in my life, he loved the kids , he was fun to be around very energetic, loved going places,dressed to empress(thats why we called him" Stunner" the #1 Stunner. AVERON YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY, MUCH LOVE FROM YOUR SPECIAL FRIEND ....ALWAYS ON MY MIND......
March 1, 2011 at 4:20 p.m.
Mr. Averon Fletcher, a.k.a ." My JC",I miss you so much words can't explain, I learned a lesson that day when the Angels came.To always say I love you because we never know what tomorrow may bring. Rest In Peace and I will FOR EVER LOVE YOU....YOUR VERY SPECIAL FRIEND, SUGAR...And i'm going to miss you stopping by the house with the music playing loud talking about "listen to this cut"....good old memories.. LOVE'N ME SOME YOU
March 4, 2011 at 9:37 p.m.
@ Orlandes - very eloquent. My condolences on your loss.
April 1, 2011 at 8:19 a.m.
@ Orlandes - I agree with give me a break. Thank you for sharing that. My condolences to you and your family.
Aug. 11, 2011 at 3:28 p.m.
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