(L.A.) Marcos Salgado Jr., 18, Died from Butane Inhalation

Case Number: 2000-08697

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 18-year-old Hispanic male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Marcos Salgado Jr.

Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Butane/Isobutane Inhalation

RIP MARCOS ALEXANDER SALGADO JR (March 2, 1982 – December 11, 2000)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:50 p.m.

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