Overview
- A family member found 2-year-old Haze Brown unresponsive in the family swimming pool on Sunday, July 26, and first responders attempted CPR before he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- The Fresno County Sheriff Coroner’s Office confirmed the child drowned and said an autopsy is pending, which has delayed funeral planning while the family awaits results.
- A GoFundMe started by family friend Chandler Pearson has raised more than $86,000 toward a $100,000 goal to help pay funeral and unexpected expenses and organizers say the goal may be adjusted as needs become clearer.
- Clovis Police urged that children never be left to swim unsupervised, recommended CPR training and keeping rescue equipment nearby, and officials have said there are no public signs of suspicious circumstances.
- The Browns, who live in Clovis and include former BYU running back Curtis Brown, have not commented publicly and friends, former teammates and local church and community members have rallied for privacy and support as the family grieves.