(L.A.) Ja’ Mereus Hager, 2, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-11073

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 2-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the child as Ja’ Mereus Hager.

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 five to eight months.

RIP JA’ MEREUS HAGER ( July 13, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.