(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.