Trinidad Gonzalez Sanchez, a 51-year-old Latino, died Thursday, Jan. 2, at a hospital in Culver City, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Sanchez was involved in a physical fight with family members the night before his death in the 11600 block of Washington Boulevard, according to a statement from Culver City police.
"As a result of the altercation, Mr. Sanchez became ill and was taken to the hospital by relatives, where he succumbed to his injuries," the statement said.
Police were called to the hospital about 6:50 a.m. Thursday to investigate the suspicious death.
The investigation is ongoing.
-- Matt Stevens