Found Deceased IN - Shalom Lawson, 8, Brownsburg, 7 July 2017

[LaborOfLobe]

Nicole Griffin-RTV6‏Verified account @NicoleGriffinTV [video=twitter;883702620199714819]https://twitter.com/NicoleGriffinTV/status/883702620199714819[/video]

I'm in tears. This is not good. Sweet baby boy.

 

[Momoffourboys]

Oh no....

 

[IceIce9]

Noooo so sad. I was so hoping for a good outcome.

 

[LaborOfLobe]

FB live update coming up here:

https://www.facebook.com/WTHR13/videos/vb.54444461143/10155076272631144/?type=2&theater

 

[IceIce9]

No confirmation yet but search has been called off. Awaiting official statement.

 

[Dixie811]

Ugh I'm so angry. What is the point of putting these unsecured ponds in suburban neighborhoods?? They only serve as a hazard for small children and people on the spectrum.

 

[anonypotomous]

Investigators have a a lead?? Oh gosh.

https://mobile.twitter.com/NicoleGriffinTV/status/883709814865612802


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[matou]

Investigators have a a lead?? Oh gosh.

https://mobile.twitter.com/NicoleGriffinTV/status/883709814865612802


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What does this even mean?

 

[IceIce9]

What does this even mean?

Volunteers are standing around in a group holding hands and praying.

 

[LaborOfLobe]

Shalom's body has been found in the water, per the presser.

I am so sorry, precious boy. My heart goes out to his loved ones and the community.

Official MSM confirmation:

Missing 8-year-old found dead in Brownsburg pond

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/...tistic-non-verbal-child-missing-in-brownsburg

 

[Vail]

LE has just confirmed the body of Shalom surfaced in the north end of the pond they were scanning with sonar this morning.

https://www.facebook.com/WTHR13/videos/vb.54444461143/10155076272631144/?type=2&theater

 

[matou]

RIP little Shalom :crying:

 

[Momoffourboys]

Damn it. Poor little guy.

 

[matou]

Drain out the ponds, replace with splash pad/fountains. This is ridiculous.

 

[rosieone]

RIP little one. I was so hoping for good news. This is heartbreaking.


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[inmyhumbleopinion]

Rest In Peace, Little Shalom ....

Keeping him and his family in my prayers. Can't even imagine what they must be going through .

 

[JourneyRain]

My heart breaks at this.

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[meanmaryjean]

Drain out the ponds, replace with splash pad/fountains. This is ridiculous.

Unfortunately, those ponds are to collect drainage water, and were never meant to be recreational. They are essentially a flood control device. That's why you see them in office complexes as well- all the water that would be absorbed by the ground has no where to go when that real estate gets paved over or has buildings erected.

I DO think they should have a fence surrounding them. I live minutes from this tragedy, and the back of my yard is on such a retention pond. I have personally had to scream at kids to get off the ice in winter, and out of the water in summer. I would NEVER have purchased this home if I still had small children. And no visiting child is allowed outdoors without an adult who STAYS outdoors.

Poor child.

 

[bevyofbagels]

Much too soon rest in peace Shalom.

Leads you to wonder how many drownings have to occur before small bodies of water are finally fenced off. Sure, you can't cordon off everything, and it wouldn't stop an agile climber, but the youngest and most vulnerable might be saved by a small precaution.

 

[Dixie811]

Because of websleuths, I actively avoid homes with water nearby when looking at real estate. Ugh. This poor, sweet boy.