Medical Examiner Rules Drowning Death as Accidental

UPDATE 1:
Henrico County, Va. – Henrico Police has received the final autopsy report in connection with the June 15 N. Wilkinson Road death investigation.

As with any type of death investigation by Henrico Police, the body of the victim is transferred to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) who is responsible for determining a cause and manner of death. On Monday, October 19, 2026, detectives within Henrico Police’s Criminal Investigations Section received the final report from the OCME which determined the cause of death in the June 15 incident involving the nine-year-old boy to be drowning; the manner of death was ruled accidental.

Detectives continue to consult with the Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office regarding the incident. The Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office was appointed as a special prosecutor in the case following a request from Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor.

Henrico Police continues to encourage the importance of water safety for all residents, young and old. The Henrico Police and Fire Divisions created the “Splash Smart Henrico!” initiative to help educate community members about the basics of swimming and the resources available in the area. Learn more here.

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ORIGINAL RELEASE (06.15.26):
Henrico County, Va. – On Monday, June 15, 2026, around 2:40 p.m., Henrico Police responded to the 300 block of N. Wilkinson Road for a reported medical emergency. Once on scene, officers located a juvenile male (9) who was unresponsive after being pulled out of a pool. Prior to first responders arriving on scene, staff at the facility provided care to the child. Paramedics with the Henrico County Division of Fire took over to provide pre-hospital emergency care to the boy who was transported to an area hospital for further treatment; he later succumbed to his injuries. Henrico Police is working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine a cause and manner of death.

Henrico Police and Fire encourage all residents, young and old, to understand the importance of water safety. The Divisions created the “Splash Smart Henrico!” initiative to help educate community members about the basics of swimming and the resources available in the area. On July 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a water safety event is being held at the Henrico County Eastern Recreation Center. Learn more here.