(L.A.) Byron Johns, 30, Died From a Polydrug OD

Case Number: 2025-01330

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 30-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Byron Johns.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Intoxication by the Combined Effects of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Alprazolam

RIP BYRON JOHNS (October 9, 1994 – January 20, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:55 p.m.

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

Inquiries about this case may be made over the phone by calling the Department of Medical Examiner at (323) 343-0695 during office hours.

The government investigator had initially given the decedent’s race as White/Caucasian.