A six‑year‑old boy identified as Adonis Jackson was participating in a Nike Soccer Camp when he was pulled from the water after more than two minutes submerged.
Emergency responders found the child unresponsive and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he remains sedated and on a ventilator as doctors work to address the severe injuries sustained during the drowning.
Calhoun Meredith, the family’s attorney, has voiced frustration over the delay in rescue, questioning why it took two minutes for an adult to reach the boy and why the lifeguard was on a scheduled lunch break while dozens of children were in the pool.
Calls for Accountability
The University of the District of Columbia, which is overseeing the camp’s operations, has announced a comprehensive review of safety protocols, and the facility will stay closed until the investigation yields clear recommendations.
Parents and community members have expressed alarm at the incident, urging organizers to tighten supervision standards and ensure that lifeguards are never left unattended during high‑traffic periods.