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Broward County Rules Elden Campbell’s Death an Accidental Drowning

Investigators report no foul play after 911 audio described his body washing ashore following a fishing outing.

Overview

  • Campbell, 57, was found on Pompano Beach on Dec. 1 and was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m., according to authorities.
  • Thomas Steinkamp, Broward County’s chief of investigative services, confirmed the cause as drowning and the manner as accidental.
  • 911 recordings describe a bystander spotting a body on the shore; police found Campbell next to a jet ski around 8 p.m.
  • Family members say he suffered a sudden medical emergency after returning from fishing, with the medical examiner still reviewing details.
  • An NBA veteran of 15 seasons and a 2004 Pistons champion, Campbell is being mourned across the league and is survived by his wife and four children.