(L.A.) Octavius Caldwell, 29, Died in Jail

Case Number: 2017-07140

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 29-year-old Black male that occurred in a jail.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Octavius Caldwell.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

RIP OCTAVIUS CALDWELL (May 25, 1988 – September 27, 2017)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:09 p.m.