Brenton Chambers
Brenton Chambers died in a cell at the Norwich Police Department in the early morning of February 4, 2023. Officers found him without a pulse after he had a seizure. The Office of the Medical Examiner, as reported in a Connecticut Office of the Inspector General report released on February 21, 2023, found active fentanyl intoxication with recent cocaine use and ruled the death an accident. The medical examiner concluded that he likely hid fentanyl in concealed pockets of his clothing and took it while in custody.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Office of the Medical Examiner found active fentanyl intoxication, with recent cocaine use, and ruled the death an accident.
Reported by: Office of the Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner); Connecticut Office of the Inspector General (outside investigators).
Custody: Awaiting trial.