(L.A.) James Shay, 36, Died From Meth Abuse

Case Number: 2024-15781

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 36-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Shay.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure

RIP JAMES SHAY (July 14, 1988 – October 6, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 1:45 a.m.

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