(L.A.) Earnest Leonard, 74, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2024-02460

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Earnest Leonard.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Cocaine Use

RIP EARNEST LEONARD (February 8, 1950 – February 8, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 1:20 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 16, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental overdose.