(L.A.) Eryn McKiernan, 33, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2023-11734

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 33-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Eryn McKiernan. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Santoro.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Shotgun Wound of Head

RIP ERYN MASON MCKIERNAN (August 16, 1990 – September 3, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 4:26 a.m.

NIH study suggests a link between cannabis use and higher levels of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt.

nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/cannabis-use-may-be-associated-suicidality-young-adults

An analysis of survey data from more than 280,000 young adults ages 18-35 showed that cannabis (marijuana) use was associated with increased risks of thoughts of suicide (suicidal ideation), suicide plan, and suicide attempt. These associations remained regardless of whether someone was also experiencing depression. The study published online in JAMA Network Open and was conducted by researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health.