(L.A.) Jacob Wheatley, 25, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2023-17724

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 25-year-old Black male that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jacob Wheatley.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

Other Significant Condition: Recent Cocaine Use

RIP JACOB WHEATLEY (September 7, 1998 – December 17, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:50 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.