(L.A.) Stephen Reina, 52, Died in a Vacant Building

Case Number: 2024-00027

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 52-year-old Latino male that occurred in a vacant building.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Stephen Reina.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP STEPHEN REINA (May 14, 1971 – January 1, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:04 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on February 8, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.