(L.A.) Erick Portillo, 39, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-18434

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Latino male that occurred at his place of residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Erick Portillo.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Effects

RIP ERICK PORTILLO (October 23, 1984 – December 28, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 11:22 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on February 27, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.