(L.A.) Paul Johnson, 38, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-07186

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Paul Johnson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP PAUL JOHNSON (May 15, 1986 – April 29, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 2:22 p.m.

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