Current:Home > NewsCause of death revealed for Garrison Brown, son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown -MarketPoint
Cause of death revealed for Garrison Brown, son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown
View
Date:2025-04-24 17:16:01
A cause of death for "Sister Wives" alum Garrison Brown, who died in March at the age of 25, has been revealed.
Brown died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY from the Coconino County Health and Human Services Medical Examiner's Office. The manner of death was ruled a suicide.
In addition to the gunshot wound, ethanol intoxication (aka alcohol poisoning) was listed as a "significant condition" contributing to Brown's death. His blood alcohol level (BAC) was 0.307% according to an iliac blood analysis and 0.370% per a vitreous analysis. A BAC over 0.40% is considered "potentially fatal," according to Cleveland Clinic.
Flagstaff Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Jerry L. Rintala confirmed Brown's death to USA TODAY in an emailed statement March 5. Officers discovered Brown "deceased as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound."
Rintala said there was no indication of foul play in Brown's death.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Garrison Brown dies:Son of 'Sister Wives' stars Janelle and Kody Brown was 25
Garrison Brown's parents, brother pay tribute to 'Sister Wives' alum following death
Brown's parents, Janelle and Kody Brown, mourned the loss of their son in a pair of emotional Instagram posts.
"Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown. He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him," Janelle wrote in a March 5 post. "His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory."
Brown's brother Hunter Brown paid tribute to his late sibling by sharing a carousel of photos with Garrison on Instagram. "'When tomorrow starts without me…'" he wrote in the March 26 post, referencing a David Romano poem.
"I have no eulogy to give or long caption for you to read. All I can say is that I love Garrison, and he has always been and will always be a huge part of my life," Hunter continued. "I will forever work at being better at enjoying every moment, big or small, with my loved ones. I would encourage you to do the same!"
Hunter Brown speaks out:Garrison Brown's older brother breaks silence on 'Sister Wives' alum's death
"Sister Wives" viewers first met Brown in 2010 during the first season of the TLC reality series, which has followed one of America's most famous polygamous families over 18 seasons.
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
Contributing: KiMi Robinson and Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY
veryGood! (831)
Related
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- Their Dad Transformed Video Games In The 1970s — And Passed On His Pioneering Spirit
- House lawmakers ask Amazon to prove Bezos and other execs didn't lie to Congress
- Irish rally driver Craig Breen killed in accident during test event ahead of world championship race in Croatia
- Why Sean "Diddy" Combs Is Being Given a Laptop in Jail Amid Witness Intimidation Fears
- All Of You Will Love John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s 2023 Oscars Night Out
- Tennessee student suspended for Instagram memes directed at principal sues school, officials
- U.S. border officials record 25% jump in migrant crossings in March amid concerns of larger influx
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Netflix employees are staging a walkout as a fired organizer speaks out
Ranking
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Meet The First 2 Black Women To Be Inducted Into The National Inventors Hall Of Fame
- Behind murky claim of a new hypersonic missile test, there lies a very real arms race
- Olivia Wilde Looks Darling in a Leather Bra at Vanity Fair Oscars 2023 Party
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- Oscars 2023: See the Most Dazzling Jewelry Worn by Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey and More
- GoDaddy Is Booting A Site That Sought Anonymous Tips About Texas Abortions
- A Judge Rules Apple Must Make It Easier To Shop Outside The App Store
Recommendation
Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
Put Down That PS5 And Pick Up Your Switch For The Pixelated Pleasures Of 'Eastward'
Netflix employees are staging a walkout as a fired organizer speaks out
In this case, politics is a (video) game
Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Pregnant Rihanna Brings the Fashion Drama to the Oscars 2023 With Dominatrix Style
Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio Reunite at 2023 Pre-Oscars Party
Russia says Putin visited occupied Ukraine region as G7 condemns irresponsible nuclear rhetoric