Teenager dies after drowning accident in Opelika – CNAW 2 with Colin Scroggins

UPDATE: Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton has identified the juvenile as 5-year-old Kyrie Jefferson. Kyrie’s death was pronounced at 5:20 p.m. at EAMC. Kyrie will be transported to ADFS Montgomery Medical Facility for an autopsy.

Original story: Opelika police are investigating the case of a juvenile who died by drowning Thursday afternoon.

The incident occurred on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Pepperell Parkway. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find an unconscious juvenile. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated and the child was transported to East Alabama Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

This incident remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department. If you have any information, please contact the OPD at (334) 705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.