Police said the 4-year-old was found unresponsive after a community search in Bryan.
BRYAN, Texas — A 4-year-old boy who disappeared from his family’s sight Tuesday evening died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a condominium complex in Bryan, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities said officers responded after family members reported the child missing from the Oak Creek Condos area. The search quickly expanded beyond immediate family members as police officers and residents joined efforts to locate the boy. The case drew widespread attention in the neighborhood as crews searched the area and attempted to determine where the child had gone.
Police identified the child as Jermaine Mills. According to investigators, family members told officers they had last seen him near the pool area roughly 30 minutes before contacting emergency dispatchers. Officers, neighbors and other volunteers searched the property and surrounding areas as concern grew over the child’s whereabouts. The search continued for more than an hour before responders located the boy in the pool. Emergency personnel immediately began life-saving efforts at the scene before transporting him to a hospital for emergency treatment. Despite those efforts, the child later died. The discovery brought a sudden and heartbreaking end to what had begun as an urgent search for a missing child.
Investigators said visibility in the pool was limited because of conditions in the water. Officials have not released additional details explaining how the child entered the pool or whether anyone witnessed the moments leading up to the incident. Police also have not announced whether surveillance footage exists or if any additional factors contributed to the drowning. Authorities said detectives are continuing to gather evidence, interview witnesses and review the timeline of events. The investigation remains active, and officials have not indicated when a final determination will be released. The child’s death has left family members, neighbors and first responders coping with the loss of a young life.
The case highlights a recurring challenge faced by communities during the summer months, when pools and other bodies of water become gathering places for families and children. Across the United States, drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children. Incidents involving unsupervised access to pools often trigger extensive emergency responses because even brief periods of time can become critical. In this case, police said the search involved both officers and community members working together in an effort to find the missing child. The tragedy also underscored how quickly a routine evening can turn into a life-threatening emergency when a child disappears from view.
Police have not announced any criminal allegations connected to the incident. Instead, investigators are treating the matter as an active death investigation while they complete interviews and review evidence. Officials are expected to continue examining the scene and compiling reports before determining whether any additional action is necessary. Such investigations typically include a review of witness statements, emergency response records and findings from medical authorities. No timetable has been provided for the completion of the investigation, and authorities have said only that the review remains ongoing.
Residents who joined the search described a community mobilized by hope that the child would be found safe. As police vehicles and emergency crews moved through the condominium complex, neighbors gathered outside and followed developments as the search unfolded. The outcome left many shaken. Bryan police acknowledged the emotional toll of the incident and expressed sympathy for the child’s family. First responders worked at the scene after the boy was located, while neighbors watched and waited for updates. The loss resonated throughout the area, where many residents had participated in the effort to find him.
The investigation remained open as of Thursday, with authorities continuing to review evidence and establish a complete timeline of events leading to the child’s death.
Author note: Last updated June 12, 2026.