(L.A.) Gregory Stephens, 60, Died in an Encampment

Case Number: 2023-10598

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Black male that occurred in an encampment.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Gregory Stephens.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Multiple Drug Toxicity

RIP GREGORY STEPHENS (October 8, 1962 – August 12, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 4:45 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 24, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.