(L.A.) Semaj Cato, 31, Died in a Shelter

Case Number: 2024-03209

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 31-year-old Black male that occurred in a shelter.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Semaj Cato.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Newte.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

RIP SEMAJ JAYQUIS CATO (June 29, 1992 – February 22, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 6:59 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on May 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.