(L.A.) Jose Macias Castellanos, 25, Died in Compton

Case Number: 2021-12716

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 25-year-old Hispanic male that occurred at his apartment home.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Macias Castellanos of Compton.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Difluoroethane Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine Use

RIP JOSE MACIAS CASTELLANOS (October 28, 1996 – November 18, 2021)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 1:45 p.m.

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

Incident Location: Residence
1505 E Kay Street Apt 1, Compton, 90221