Authorities are searching for answers after a man was discovered dead in the lake outside SoFi Stadium.
The Inglewood Police Department said security officials at the stadium observed a man entering the lake at around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities said they saw the man swimming further into the water but he never resurfaced.
Emergency crews immediately coordinated a search and rescue operation to find the 19-year-old man. Divers from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, a lifeguard team from the L.A. County Fire Department, a helicopter support team, and drones were used to try and locate the individual.
Shortly before 11 p.m., officials recovered the body of the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. His identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this devastating incident,” the Inglewood Police Department said in a release.
There was a concert held at SoFi Stadium on Friday night. Electronic musician and DJ, Illenium, held an event at the stadium, which was scheduled to end at 11 p.m. It is not known if the man who was found dead had attended the concert.
This is the second time an individual has drowned in the lake outside the stadium. In July 2022, a 45-year-old man hopped the fence to enter the SoFi grounds and was discovered dead.
The lakes outside the stadium have a depth of 15 feet.
SoFi Stadium opened in September 2020 and is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers of the NFL.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Inglewood Police Department at 888-412-7463
