Autopsy attributes Rodney King's death to drowning

(CNN) -- Rodney King's death in June was the result of accidental drowning, although alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and PCP found in his blood were contributing factors, authorities said Thursday, August 23rd.

King, whose beating by Los Angeles police in 1991 was caught on camera and sparked riots after the acquittal of the four officers involved, was found dead at his Rialto, California, home on June 17, authorities and his fiancee said. He was 47.

The autopsy conclusion, which is being made public by the San Bernadino County coroner Thursday, is consistent with the Rialto, California, police investigation's conclusion, Rialto Police Capt. Randy De Anda told CNN.

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