(L.A.) Manuel Guarchaj Chox, 19, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2024-08676

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 19-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Manuel Guarchaj Chox.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

RIP MANUEL GUARCHAJ CHOX (July 8, 2004 – May 30, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 12:52 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling in September, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.

Guarchaj and Chox are distinctly Guatemalan surnames.