Boy, 5, Found Deceased in Retention Pond at Tampa Apartment Complex
A 5-year-old boy with autism was found deceased in a retention pond at the Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex in Tampa.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 7, 2026 —
A 5-year-old boy, identified as having autism, was discovered deceased in a retention pond located within the Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex in Tampa. The discovery was made at the apartment complex, according to information provided.
Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the boy’s presence in the retention pond, the exact timeline of events, or the condition of the retention pond at the time of the discovery were not immediately available. The specific cause of death has not been publicly released.
Authorities were involved following the discovery. The Northgreen at Carrollwood apartment complex is situated in Tampa. No additional information about the victim, his family, or any potential investigations has been provided at this time.
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