(L.A.) Michael Boochie, 22, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03243

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 22-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Dilated Cardiomyopathy, History of Schizophrenia

RIP MICHAEL BOOCHIE (April 22, 2000 – March 24, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 9:02 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 11/12, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drugs. This is considered an accidental overdose.

For questions about this case, call the government agency in charge of death notices at (323) 343-0512 during office hours.