I am saddened that I was gathering facts as a media outlet reported the Kobe had passed. I understand getting the scoop but please allow us time to make personal notifications to their loved ones. It’s very cold to hear of the loss via media Breaks my heart

— Undersheriff Tim Murakami (@LASDMurakami) January 26, 2020

Unknown leak. They pushed out Kobe’s name as I was still making verification he was on board with his daughter. I think someone leaked flight manifest

— Undersheriff Tim Murakami (@LASDMurakami) January 27, 2020