Lucrecia Macias Barajas, a 46-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was found deceased in a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles. The cause of death was ruled accidental due to drug use, particularly fentanyl and methamphetamines, by the L.A. County Medical Examiner. Barajas was found on May 12, alongside another individual, Pojoy Sajqui, who also succumbed to similar causes. Barajas’ death further illustrates the tragic impact of addiction and the dangers present in homeless encampments, which have witnessed other incidents of violence and death recently.
The death of U.S. Army veteran Lucrecia Macias Barajas, found in a homeless encampment, was ruled accidental and due to drug use, primarily fentanyl and methamphetamines.
Barajas died in a tarp-covered shelter alongside Pojoy Sajqui, who also succumbed to the same cause, highlighting the dangers of drug use in encampments.
Video footage captured Barajas' daughter in distress after tracing her mother’s cell phone to the encampment, emphasizing the devastating impact of the situation.
Authorities discovered previous incidents of death and injury at the encampment, which underscores ongoing concerns regarding safety and health conditions in such areas.
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