(L.A.) Bernard Merritt, 56, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-15114

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 56-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Bernard Merritt.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Oxycodone and Oxymorphone

Other Significant Condition: Complications of Morbid Obesity

RIP BERNARD MERRITT (May 21, 1967 – November 3, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 4:07 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on December 14, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.