Six juveniles charged in drowning death of teenager in Oakland Park
Six juveniles are facing serious charges following an investigation into the drowning death of a teenager in Oakland Park.
The investigation began after Columbus Police officers responded to a report of a body floating in water near the fields behind Howe Avenue at the dead end of Ormand Drive on May 29, 2024. Zahmere Greene, 15, was later identified as the body floating in the retention pond.
As Violent Crimes Unit investigated, preliminary findings indicated that Greene drowned on May 23, 2024, but the incident wasn’t reported until six days later.
“Further investigation revealed that several juveniles witnessed the incident,” police said.
An 11-year-old juvenile has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and concealing the death of another. A 17-year-old identified as Sane Sano, and one 12-year-old juvenile, two 11-year-old juveniles, one 9-year-old juvenile are being charged with concealing the death of another.
“The 11-year-old is currently being held in the Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC),” police said. “The 17-year-old is in the Muscogee County Jail, while the other juveniles were processed and released to their parents.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
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