Bradenton child drowns in apartment complex canal
Date: July 1, 2022
Case # 2022-005266
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating the tragic death of a child, in the 4000 block of Carlton Inlet Drive, an address at the VIEW Carlton Arms Apartments.
At approximately 10:31 this morning, a 911 call was placed by a witness who observed what appeared to be a child in the canal behind an apartment building. The witness pulled the child from the water, and remained on scene. EMS arrived at approximately 10:36, and Bradenton Police officers were on scene by 10:40.
The child, a two-year-old boy, who lives in the apartment complex, was pronounced dead at the scene. A time of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The child’s family was located at the residence, and we are working with them to determine the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, as well as to ensure support services are provided to them as well as anyone impacted by this tragic situation. We are also providing peer-to-peer support for our first responders. We are not releasing the child’s name per Marsy’s Law.
While a cause of death will be confirmed by the medical examiner, it is believed the toddler drowned. This is a sad reminder that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four. While most drownings in children one to four happen in swimming pools, drownings can happen anytime, including when children are not expected to be near water, such as when they gain unsupervised access to pools or other bodies of water.
If you have information on this case, contact Detective Dalia Santana at 941-932-9355. You also may email any information on this or other cases to BPDTips@BradentonPD.com. To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.
