Police Continue Investigation Following Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death

Authorities have provided additional information following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying the investigation remains active but that there is no evidence at this time suggesting foul play. Law enforcement officials say federal assistance is being provided as a precaution while the medical examiner completes the final determination of the cause of death.

Emergency Response at Graham’s Home

Emergency personnel were dispatched to Graham’s Capitol Hill residence on the evening of July 11 after receiving a call reporting a possible cardiac emergency. According to police scanner audio reviewed by NBC News, first responders performed CPR before transporting the senator to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He was 71 years old.

Officials said Graham had not publicly appeared to be experiencing serious health problems before the incident, and those close to him indicated his death came as a shock.

Preliminary Medical Findings

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