AUDIO: 911 Call Details Chest Pains Before Lindsey Graham’s Cardiac Arrest
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday night after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. He had just turned 71 on July 9.
Graham’s office announced his passing in a statement released Sunday. The statement read, “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,”
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Newly surfaced emergency radio traffic gives more detail about the response to Graham’s Washington, D.C., home on Saturday night. According to the audio, Graham had reported chest pains before going into cardiac arrest.
First responders were sent to his residence on South Capitol Street SE. The 911 caller was described as a woman in Baltimore. She told dispatchers she was not inside the senator’s home, but believed the door may have been unlocked.
When crews arrived, however, the door was locked. First responders had to force their way inside the home to reach Graham.
Emergency radio traffic later indicated that Engine 7 reported CPR was in progress. Despite those efforts, crews were not able to revive the South Carolina senator.
Dave Statter shared the radio traffic on X and wrote, “Radio traffic from response to Sen. Graham’s home: Emergency radio traffic indicates that Senator Lindsey Graham suffered chest pains before going into cardiac arrest Saturday night. Efforts to revive the South Carolina lawmaker were not successful. Graham died two days after his…”
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Graham had served as one of the most recognizable Republicans in the U.S. Senate. Over the years, he became a major voice on national security, foreign policy, judicial nominations, and military matters.
He was also known for his long public career in South Carolina politics before entering the Senate. Graham built a national profile through committee work, media appearances, and high-stakes fights in Washington.
His death came shortly after a trip to Kiev, Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
For now, Graham’s family has asked for privacy. No additional details about funeral arrangements or a memorial service were included in the statement from his office.