(L.A.) Keythen Barnes, 43, Died on a Sidewalk

Case Number: 2023-07405

On the afternoon of June 20, the government of Los Angeles County informed the public of the death of a 43-year-old Black male that occurred on a sidewalk.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Keythen Barnes.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP KEYTHEN BARNES (December 29, 1979 – June 20, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 4:12 a.m.

A detailed report by the government investigator and medical examiner on this case may be purchased from L.A. County for 67 dollars. This includes field notes on the circumstances of the death.

me.lacounty.gov/purchase-case-documents/?caseNumber=2023-07405