Ernest Terrell Newkirk was found on May 28 without his car, phone, wallet or jewelry.
street died of “acute ethanol intoxication” in what was ruled an accidental death, officials said Friday.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia said “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” a heart condition associated with high blood pressure, and “end stage renal disease of unknown etiology,” which refers to kidney conditions, also contributed to Ernest Terrell Newkirk’s death.
Newkirk had lived in Washington since the 1990s and previously worked as a chef for the NBA’s Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. He also owned a landscaping business and was deeply involved with the local LGBTQ community.The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that an investigation is ongoing but did not immediately respond to specific questions about the medical examiner’s findings.
The department previously told NBC News that “Mr. Newkirk’s death does not appear to be a result of foul play.”
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