CMPD report: 14-year-old boy drowns in golf course pond

CHARLOTTE — A teenager drowned Monday in a pond at the Pine Island Country Club, according to a police report. The golf course is near Hickory Creek Road in northwest Charlotte.

Charlotte Fire said at about 7 p.m. Monday, two of the victim’s friends called 911.

Emergency crews arrived at the pond in about four minutes and divers pulled someone from it.

According to the incident report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Before that, a neighbor said he saw children playing by the pond when he started to mow his yard. The neighbor then saw firefighters pull up. He pointed crews to where he saw the children playing.

Once the dive team was called in, it took them seven minutes to find the teenager, officials said.

Charlotte Fire initially said the victim survived, but the police report confirmed the teen died later.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shared a message with Coulwood STEM Academy students and parents confirming the victim, Jahmir Howard, was a student there. hey said they have grief counseling available for students and staff.

On Tuesday, tributes poured in for Howard. An Instagram page from Coulwood Athletics said he was coming into his own and described him as quiet, kind, and caring to his peers, teammates, and coaches. The post goes on to say how great of a young man and blossoming athlete he was.

The full message from CMS is below:

“Hello Coulwood STEM Academy families, this is your principal, Dr. Moss, sharing some sad news.

“It’s with a heavy heart that I tell you about the death of one of our students. Jahmir Howard died in a drowning accident. We are heartbroken by this loss of life, and we grieve with his family and friends.

“The death of a child is always a sad and troubling event and can often have a profound effect on the student’s friends and classmates. It is extremely important for children to have an opportunity to talk through their feelings and reactions in an age appropriate manner. Grief counseling services are always available for any student or staff member.

“In times like these, we must come together and support each other. Please know that we stand with all of you, and we gain strength by helping one another through this difficult time. Again, our condolences go out to Jahmir’s family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts as well.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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