Garrison Brown, son of “Sister Wives” reality stars Janelle and Kody Brown, has died.
Brown, who was reportedly 25, died Tuesday at his home in Arizona from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Flagstaff Police Department.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm that Mr. Robert Garrison Brown was located at his residence deceased, as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,” said Sgt. JL Rintala said Wednesday in a statement to the Times.
Officers responded Tuesday to a report of a death inside a home where they met with a brother identified as “Gabe” and found Brown dead, Rintala said.
“At this time there is no indication of foul play and detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating,” the statement said.
Brown's parents also announced his death Tuesday on Instagram in nearly identical posts.
“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” wrote Janelle Brown. “He was a bright spot in the lives of everyone who knew him. The loss of him will leave such a void in our lives that he will take our breath away. “We ask that you respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.”
In a statement to The Times, a spokesperson for the TLC network “Sister Wives” said: “We are devastated to learn of the tragic loss of Garrison Brown. “We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Brown family at this difficult time.”
Garrison Brown was one of Janelle and Kody Brown's six children, and one of Kody's 18. He was introduced on the reality series in 2010 during the debut season of the polygamous family series, which chronicled the ups and downs between Kody and his wives. Janelle, Meri, Christine and Robyn. The series has followed the family during their stays in Lehi, Utah, Las Vegas and Flagstaff. Janelle, Meri, and Christine have since ended their marriage to Kody.
While marriage to more than one person at a time is not legally recognized in the United States, Kody has called his relationships with Meri, Christine and Janelle Brown “spiritual unions,” arguing that their marriages are also legal.
Janelle and Kody announced their separation in December 2022, days before Meri announced her split from the Brown family patriarch.
