(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.