(L.A.) Gordon Scruggs, 77, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-02753

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 77-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Gordon Scruggs.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take three to seven months.

RIP GORDON SCRUGGS (February 5, 1947 – February 13, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.