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The Saugus man that died from an apparent fatal fentanyl overdose Wednesday has been identified.
Brandon Shubunka, 35, from Saugus was the man who died from the apparent fatal fentanyl overdose, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, first responders received reports of an overdose on the 28200 block of Newbird Drive in Saugus, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, at the time of the incident.
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Paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department pronounced Shubunka dead on arrival, according to Arriaga.
Less than 24 hours before Shubunka’s death, five young adults overdosed on fentanyl at Bouquet Canyon Park, less than a quarter mile from the Newbird address.
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On this very website there is a story of him being arrested twice in one day on Aug 8 for DUI of Narcotics. So sad it culminated with his death. RIP
Condolences to his family, especially his brother whom I used to work with.
Are we supposed to feel sorry for this POS? Perhaps for his family but definitely not for this drug abuser.
A lot of the bored suburban kids in scv deal with substance dependency. Good luck with calling the kids in your life “pos” bcuz it’s coming to you or it’s already happening.
RIP Brandon. He’s been battling addiction for years and was a kind person.
R.I.P Shubunka. He was a son, a brother, a father and a good friend. I’ve known Brandon for 8 years and am grateful to be able to call him my friend. We did our electrical apprenticeship together and shared many laughs together. I just found out today of his passing. He was not a “druggie”, he was working hard to better himself but had some struggles along the way. My condolences to his family and his son, he will be greatly missed.