(L.A.) Steven Gallegos, 48, Died in Prison

Case Number: 2024-13833

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 48-year-old Latino male that occurred in prison.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Steven Gallegos.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Effects

Other Significant Condition: Coronary Artery Disease

RIP STEVEN GALLEGOS (April 1, 1976 – August 31, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 11:36 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on October 12, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

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