(L.A.) Tyrone Atkins, 69, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-14808

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 69-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Tyrone Atkins.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Cocaine Effects

RIP TYRONE ATKINS (August 24, 1954 – October 29, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:45 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on January 11, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the coke.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.