(L.A.) Gerardino Cruz Jr., 50, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-00044

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Gerardino Cruz Jr.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP GERARDINO CRUZ JR. (August 1, 1975 – January 1, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.