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6-YEAR-OLD CHILD DROWNS IN TAMARAC
- PIO Number:
- 23-2-34
- BSO Case Number:
- 07-2302-003481
- Date:
- Feb. 25, 2023
- Time:
- 1:14 p.m.
- Jurisdiction:
- Tamarac
- Place of Occurrence:
- 100 block of Ann Lee Lane, Tamarac
- Victim:
- 6-year-old boy, (name temporarily withheld), Tamarac (DECEASED)
- Description of Incident:
Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the drowning death of a 6-year-old child in Tamarac.
Shortly after 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, Broward Regional Communications received a call regarding a missing endangered child in the 100 block of Ann Lee Lane in Tamarac. BSO deputies and Tamarac Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The child was located in a nearby canal. Deputies pulled the drowning victim out of the water and immediately began lifesaving measures. BSO’s Aviation Unit also responded and transported the child to a nearby hospital. The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units responded to the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
At this time, foul play is not suspected.
Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for children under the age of five. Click on this link for important safety reminders and free swim classes for children.
INVESTIGATORS:
Homicide Det. R. Schnakenberg, CID
Homicide Sgt. B. Tutler, CID
THIS REPORT BY:
Miranda Grossman/ PIO
2/27/23 1200
Tamarac; TMFR
