(L.A.) John Gates, 59, Died at a Tent

Case Number: 2024-05429

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black male that occurred at a tent.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as John Gates.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Phencyclidine

RIP JOHN GATES (February 16, 1965 – April 2, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 7:53 a.m.