WFSB/News 3 had reporters at FD residence since mid-morning in anticipation of FD headed to court for his emergency noon bond hearing which was not due to any violation by FD but at the request of his Surety which was questioning the collateral pledged for his $6mil bail.
Right or wrong -- WFSB/3 also had drones in the air before they had any idea that FD attempted suicide. Per reporters outside his residence - they kept expecting FD to depart for court while other reporters at the courthouse were tweeting that FD still had not arrived while his attorney was present and waiting for his client.
Reporters outside residence reported seeing a woman about 11:15 AM believed to be indemnitor/ representative for his surety bond arrive at his home, depart, and return again shortly before police arrived at the residence. (Indemnitor likely concerned FD jumped bail).
Around 11:50 pm Farmington Police arrived to perform wellness check when he had not arrived at court. Farmington police viewed FD inside his car in the garage and appeared in medical distress.
WFSB/3 drone footage was briefly shown live stream that recorded LE opening garage doors and FD on the ground outside the garage (backside of the house) and multiple officers surrounding FD vigorously performing CPR for about 15 minutes before FD was lifted to a stretcher and loaded inside UCONN Fire Dept Ambulance. (WFSB/3 has since pulled drone footage showing FD on the ground before LE erected tarp/tents to shield him).
Police advised reporters on the scene that they were unable to revive FD and media began reporting FD deceased per the State and Farmington police. Ambulance left the scene (without any siren) escorted by state police.
There was no evidence or reports that coroner was ever on the scene.
I believe it is most likely the protocol to take the deceased to UCONN Medical for official death pronouncement. Although emergency responders can
announce a death at the scene, nearly all states require death
pronounced by a coroner/ME or authorized MD personnel (pursuant to state statute).
While FD in transport to UCONN and reports broadcasting FD's death via suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, Norm Patis (in DC for another client) also issued condolence to his client's family. Moments later NP announced that FD had a faint pulse!!
UCONN Medical refusing to make a statement but reports are FD is being airlifted via Lifestar to either Bridgeport or Jacobi Medical Center (Bronx) for hyperbaric chamber (i.e., treat carbon monoxide).
All MOO via live stream coverage.
ETA: Police remain at FD residence collecting evidence as the home is considered a crime scene because suicide is investigated as a crime. This is not unique to FD -- it's standard procedure per Farmington/State police investigators.
WFSB Hartford on Livestream
ETA2: Confirming the unidentified woman did not go to the back of the house (where garages located) until she returned a second time and when police were on the scene.
