(L.A.) James Broome, 55, Died From Drug Use

Case Number: 2024-11272

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Broome.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes Mellitus

RIP JAMES C. BROOME (September 12, 1968 – July 16, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 9:41 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in mid-November, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.