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Officials Rule Elden Campbell’s Death an Accidental Drowning

Newly released 911 audio describes his body washing ashore beside a jet ski.

Overview

  • Broward County investigators confirmed drowning as the cause and listed the manner as an accident.
  • Police pronounced the former NBA center dead at about 8:03 p.m. on Dec. 1 in Pompano Beach, Florida.
  • Dispatch and 911 records say a caller reported a body on the shore before officers found Campbell next to a jet ski.
  • Authorities say no foul play is suspected as the death investigation and medical examiner review continue.
  • The 57-year-old was a 15-year NBA veteran, a 2004 Pistons champion, and Clemson’s all-time leading scorer, and he is survived by his wife and four children.