(L.A.) Michael Archuleta, 70, Died in an Alleyway

Case Number: 2026-13054

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 70-year-old Latino male that occurred in an alleyway.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Michael Archuleta.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take five to eight months.

RIP MICHAEL ARCHULETA ( August 18, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.