(L.A.) Brayan Soto, 20, Died at Men’s Central Jail

Case Number: 2023-10333

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 20-year-old male. He was found dead while in the custody at the Sheriff’s Department.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Brayan Soto and listed his race/ethnicity as Latino.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Diphenhydramine Toxicity

RIP BRAYAN SOTO (September 25, 2002 – August 9, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:38 a.m.

The decedent was found dead in the living area of the MCJ, which is located at 441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was issued on November 1, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive.