Autopsy Concludes Samuel Chi Died From DrowningSamuel Chi’s family now knows how he died, but they are still asking why. A post-mortem confirmed that Chi died from drowning, but police are still waiting on toxicology results. ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer“I have no updates in relation to if Mr. Vaccaro gave a statement. ASP Stacy Smith“I gave that at the last briefing.” ASP Stacy Smith“I don’t believe the report indicated that.