(L.A.) Kristian Cruz, 11, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-02298

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

The coroner’s office identified the child as Kristian Cruz.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Bacterial Myocarditis

Cause of Death B: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

RIP KRISTIAN CRUZ ( February 6, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.