(L.A.) Deandre Pope, 35, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2021-07542

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 35-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Deandre Pope.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Mixed Drug Toxicity (Fentanyl, Alprazolam, Methorphan, Promethazine)

RIP DEANDRE POPE (November 21, 1985 – June 27, 2021)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 4:51 a.m.

The government investigator said the decedent was indigent and homeless.

Location of Overdose: Angelus Inn
SRO Housing / Single Room Occupancy
518 San Julian Street #128, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking a chemical called histamine from attaching to receptors (proteins) in your brain and throughout your body. When histamines are blocked, promethazine can help relieve symptoms of allergy, such as rash, watery eyes, and runny nose. It can also cause you to feel drowsy and calm before a surgery. Additionally, promethazine also blocks another chemical called acetylcholine, which helps to relieve symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness.

Out of over 150,000 death records made public by the county’s medical examiner since 1999, promethazine has been mentioned only about 17 times.