(L.A.) Jason Shields, 50, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-14008

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jason Shields.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Ethanol Intoxication

Other Significant Conditions: Medical History of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Schizoaffective Disorder, Alcohol Abuse and Methamphetamine Abuse

RIP JASON SHIELDS (January 16, 1973 – October 14, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 10:04 a.m.

In the same way that drug deaths are classified as accidental, alcohol deaths can be classified as accidents under the assumption that the sots didn’t intend to kill themselves.