(L.A.) Ali Mercer, 27, Died in Transitional Housing

Case Number: 2024-06717

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old Black male that occurred in transitional housing.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ali Mercer.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Heroin

RIP ALI MERCER (October 30, 1996 – April 22, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 8:00 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on July 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.