(L.A.) Deonta Shelton, 19, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2011-03445

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 19-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Deonta Shelton.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Muscular Dystrophy with Myocardial Fibrosis

Other Significant Condition: Bronchopneumonia

RIP DEONTA SHELTON (August 27, 1991 – May 19, 2011)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 1:22 p.m.