Comedian Ken Flores died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner and a post on his Instagram page.

Standup comedian and Chicago native Ken Flores died this week in the midst of a national tour. Flores' death was confirmed on his social media. A published obituary said he died Tuesday, Jan. 28. Flores was 28 years old.

Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died Tuesday at the age of 28. "We are all shocked and devastated by this loss," his family said in a statement.