Gabriel Hernandez Avila dies in fatal Glendale parking lot incident

Gabriel Hernandez Avila dies in fatal Glendale parking lot incident

Fatal Glendale parking lot death of Gabriel Hernandez Avila – Obituary

Gabriel Hernandez Avila, 44, passed away in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Glendale following a medical emergency that occurred shortly after he was allegedly involved in a theft at the store.

Glendale police responded to the location at 5040 San Fernando Road around 8:10 a.m. on Friday after receiving a call about a man in distress. According to Sgt. Jose Barajas, Avila was pulled from a vehicle by the driver and a bystander who noticed he was in severe medical trouble.

Emergency responders from the Glendale Fire Department attempted to revive Avila but were ultimately unable to save him. He was declared dead at the scene.

Investigators later determined that Avila had been inside the store shortly before the incident and was allegedly engaged in theft prior to the medical emergency. The person driving the vehicle he was found in reportedly left the area before police could arrive.

Authorities are asking anyone with details related to the incident to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-3987.