(L.A.) Christopher Greenwich, 21, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2013-04261

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 21-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the young man as Christopher Greenwich.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Heroin/Morphine Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Glycosuria

RIP CHRISTOPHER GREENWICH (November 16, 1991 – June 13, 2013)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 6:20 p.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.

Studies indicate that opioids, including morphine, increase blood glucose levels by stimulating glucagon secretion and potentially affecting insulin release. This increase in blood glucose could lead to glycosuria if the body’s ability to regulate glucose is overwhelmed.