(L.A.) Angel Velez, 42, Died From Fentanyl

Case Number: 2024-11638

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Angel Velez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

RIP ANGEL VELEZ (August 29, 1981 – July 22, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:05 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on August 14, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.