Authorities have announced the cause of death of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy who was killed at a police station south of Los Angeles in April.
According to the Los Angeles County coroner, Deputy Jonathan Stewart, 41, died on April 27 from “the effects of methamphetamine.” The cause of death has been ruled accidental.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Deputy Jonathan Stewart,” the LAPD said in a statement.
Deputy Jonathan Stewart, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Stewart joined the police department as a detention assistant in 2006, before graduating from the academy.
“During his tenure, he was assigned to the Inmate Reception Center and transferred to the South Los Angeles Police Department in 2014,” the statement said. “In 2020, he was promoted to Field Training Officer, a position he held until his death.”
Stewart is survived by his wife and three children.
“Jonathan served the South Los Angeles community for 10 years and was respected and valued by his coworkers and superiors for his unwavering dedication,” the LASD said.
No further information was provided.
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