(L.A.) Trifon Penniman, 39, Died in an Alley

Case Number: 2023-00827

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Black male that occurred in an alley.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Trifon Penniman.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP TRIFON DEVOU PENNIMAN (September 12, 1983 – January 21, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was on Saturday at 12:17 p.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.