(L.A.) Marquis Hawkins, 51, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-17128

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Marquis Hawkins.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: History of Drug Use

RIP MARQUIS HAWKINS (January 13, 1973 – October 31, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 5:25 p.m.

This appears to have been classified as an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.