(L.A.) Elroy Smith Jr., 48, Died in an Alley
Case Number: 2022-10311
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 48-year-old Black male that occurred in an alley.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Elroy Smith Jr.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Cocaine Intoxication
Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine Effects
RIP ELROY SMITH JR. (August 17, 1974 – September 28, 2022)
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early September 2023, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 12:02 p.m.