(L.A.) Dennis Cato, 39, Died in a Tent

Case Number: 2026-04062

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Black male whose body was found inside a tent.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Dennis Cato.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP DENNIS CATO ( March 7, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

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