(L.A.) Justin Bulley, 1, Died From Fentanyl
Case Number: 2024-03004
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a one-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office identified the child as Justin Bulley.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl
RIP JUSTIN BULLEY (September 1, 2022 – February 18, 2024)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 6:53 p.m.
Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on June 9, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.
This is considered an accidental drug overdose.
Video description: Justin Bulley, a 17-month-old boy, died February 18 of fentanyl poisoning, while a Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) agent was with the boy’s mother. Now, Bulley’s dad is suing the department.