(L.A.) Morris Williams Jr., 74, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-07863

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Morris Williams Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Cocaine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Hypertensive Heart Disease

RIP MORRIS WILLIAMS JR. (November 14, 1948 – June 27, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 4:38 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on August 23, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.