(L.A.) Gregory McDuffie, 64, Died in a Tent

Case Number: 2024-01145

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black male that occurred in a tent.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Gregory McDuffie.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl

RIP GREGORY MCDUFFIE (March 15, 1959 – January 18, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on February 22, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs.