(L.A.) Hector Espinoza, 61, Died in a Shelter

Case Number: 2022-10908

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 61-year-old Hispanic male that occurred in a shelter.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Hector Espinoza.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP HECTOR ESPINOZA (March 20, 1961 – October 17, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:47 p.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.