Memphis, TN – Deputies in Southeast Shelby County responded to a distress call Friday night, January 30, 2026, after two children were reported in a pond at an apartment complex. Officials described the incident as a “possible drowning” when emergency crews first arrived.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and the Shelby County Fire Department were dispatched shortly after the call came in. Responders located the children and began life-saving measures on scene before transporting them for medical evaluation.
Authorities have not released the names or ages of the children involved. It remains unclear how the two ended up in the pond or their current conditions. The sheriff’s office said an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Residents in the nearby complex told investigators the pond is not fenced, raising questions about potential safety concerns in the area. Officials have not confirmed whether any charges or safety violations are being considered.
More information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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