Felony charge recommended in Chandler drowning: PD

Chandler PD recommending charges in boy's drowning

Police in Chandler say they are recommending charges against the father of a three-year-old who died in a drowning earlier this year.

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Officials with the Chandler Police Department announced on July 15 that they have recommended charges in connection with a water-related incident that left a three-year-old boy dead.

What we know:

Per a statement, Chandler Police officials say they have completed their investigation into the drowning death of Trigg Kiser.

"Following a thorough review of the evidence, investigators have recommended a Class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser," read a portion of the statement.

What's next:

The case, per a Chandler Police spokesperson, has been sent to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review.

"Due to the pending legal process, Chandler Police will not be providing interviews or further statements at this time," read a portion of the statement.

Police recommend charges against father of Trigg Kiser

Officials with the Chandler Police Department announced that they have recommended child abuse charges in connection with the drowning death of 3-year-old Trigg Kiser earlier this year. Attorney Josh Kolsrud sat down with FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez to break down the case.

The backstory:

The incident, according to our initial report, happened near Gilbert and Riggs Roads on May 12.

"Chandler PD arrived on scene first and found an unconscious 3-year-old boy that was pulled from the backyard pool. Officers began CPR and firefighters took over patient care upon arrival," fire department officials stated at the time.

Trigg died six days after he was pulled from the pool.

Trigg's mother is Emilie Kiser, a well-known TikTok star with millions of followers.