(L.A.) Wayne Royal, 66, Died in an Abandoned Building

Case Number: 2024-01962

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 66-year-old Black male that occurred in an abandoned building.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Wayne Royal.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Pulmonary Disease

RIP WAYNE ROYAL (April 28, 1957 – January 31, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 8:13 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on February 27.