(L.A.) Khali Mkhize, 11, Died in a Hospital

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Case Number: 2007-07689

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 11-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Khali Mkhize.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Status Asthmaticus

Cause of Death B: Decompensated Chronic Asthma

RIP KHALI MKHIZE (December 21, 1995 – October 21, 2007)

Acute severe asthma, also known as status asthmaticus, is an acute exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to standard treatments of bronchodilators (inhalers) and corticosteroids.