(L.A.) Foster Wilkerson, 38, Died in a Homeless Shelter

Case Number: 2023-05535

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Black male that occurred in a homeless shelter.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Foster Wilkerson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Effects

RIP FOSTER WILKERSON (April 9, 1985 – May 15, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 8:44 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on July 20, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.

This was an accidental drug overdose.