Homicide Report > Warren Elam, 60 [Updated]
Warren Elam, 60 [Updated]
Died Sept. 27, 2010 at 1:17 p.m.
Warren Elam, a 60-year-old black man, died Monday, Sept. 27, a little more than five months after he was assaulted in the 2000 block of East 113th Street in Watts, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Elam was riding his bike May 20 when he was attacked by an unknown assailant.
Elam suffered blunt head trauma during the assault, Winter said.
After the incident, Elam rode his bike back home then went to Harbor UCLA Medical Center for his injuries. He was transferred to Memorial Hospital in Gardena, but returned to Harbor UCLA, where he died Sept. 27, according to coroner’s records.
Winter said Elam's death was initially listed as a homicide because coroner's officials believe he may have died due to complications from his injuries. A final determination has been deferred pending additional tests.
Results will not be available for another six to eight weeks, he said.
The neighborhood where Elam was attacked is among the most dangerous patrolled by the LAPD or Los Angeles County Sheriff, according to data collected for The Times' new interactive Crime L.A. database.
Watts, which is located in the city of Los Angeles, ranks 12th highest for violent crime per 10,000 residents. Since the start of the Homicide Report in January 2007, at least 56 people have been the victims of homicide in Watts.
[Update Feb. 28, 2011: Coroner's officials said Elam's death was ultimately ruled a homicide. He was pushed off a bicycle and assaulted with a glass bottle, they said, and he suffered blunt force trauma to the head. At the end of his life, Elam experienced bronchial pneumonia, which was a result of a subdural hematoma, or brain injury.]
—Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Watts
- Age: 60
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Blunt force
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD South Bureau Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
Three reader comments about Warren Elam
As a little girl, I was brought up with Warren and his other siblings; my father was the baby brother of Warren's father, Louis Elam, Jr. My cousin Warren was really a "gentle soul" and was often mis-understood by others outside of his family. Warren didn't deserve to die in this manner; GOD is/was watching; HE will surely intervene in Warren's senseless and un-timely death. My prayers and deep condolences go out to Warren's children and other extended family members. May Warren Rest In Peace.
Oct. 7, 2010 at 4 a.m.
"My dad Warren was the"Best dad Ever" I remember him being so supportive of me in my education and of anything that I ever wanted to accomplish. "Baby I thought you were going to grow up and sing, your voice was always so Beautiful"is once what he said to me. My dad was a proud father and grandfather of three beautiful grand kids. I will greatly miss the times my dad and I shared he always had that smile that will never vanish from you. Your smile Dad will continue to live on through me! I Love you Dad! You are missed everyday that I wake up without you. I pray that God have mercy on the ones who shortened your life so soon! Carma always comes back, JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED!!!
Rest in Peace daddy and tell mama and Daddy I love them too!
Your baby girl, : : (
Nyesha Elam-Williams
April 11, 2011 at 9:52 p.m.
Well it was a year ago today we layed my Dad Warren C. Elam to rest. I never knew it could hurt so much and how much he was apart of me and my daily life. I miss the laughter and good times we shared. I say to the ones who still have living fathers,show them love, be there and help them in times of need...I did n maybe thats why it hurt so much. I can't question God He knows all things. The Justice System failed in my dads case...The people who did this still have to answer to the Almighty GOD and thats where I find my comfort. I will ALWAYS LOVE my DAD and cherish your Memory!! I Promise I will NEVER forget U..I LOVE you so very much. Your Loving Daughter Zina Elam
October 7, 2011
Oct. 8, 2011 at 1:14 p.m.
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