(L.A.) James Stokes, 72, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-11965

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 72-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Stokes.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP JAMES STOKES (November 7, 1950 – September 7, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 3:03 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 7, presumably after the results of tox screening came back negative for substances.