Ka’mauri Williams Drowning Indianapolis: Preventable Tragedy?

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Indianapolis, IN NEWS – A tragic drowning of a young boy occurred at an Indianapolis apartment complex retention pond Sunday evening, August 17, 2025.

As reported by Fox59.com, “[o]fficers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called around 6:49 p.m. to the 5600 block of Wyckfield Way…after receiving reports of a missing child in the area.”

IndyStar.com is reporting, “Ka’Mauri Williams, 3, was reported missing from an address at [the apartments] just after 6:45 p.m. He was soon found in the large retention pond that covers much of the apartment complex. Emergency medical personnel rendered aid until the boy arrived at St. Vincent Hospital. He was [sadly unable to survive his injuries].”

According to the report, “Williams is the third child to drown in an Indianapolis retention pond over the past two summers.”

Potential Legal Claims for the Family of Ka’mauri Williams?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Apartment complex residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of safety provided at the property is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this incident may have been prevented.  The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

• What safety measures were taken by the apartment complex owner and management to protect residents at the complex? 
• Is the pond in compliance with federal and local laws and regulations.
• Was life-saving equipment such as life rings and reaching poles easily accessible.
• Were water safety rules posted in a visible area for adults and children to review?
• Were there surveillance cameras available to management to observe the pond area?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises.  Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the property owner or management lacked adequate safety and security to protect its visitors, the family of Ka’mauri Williams may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling safety negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed.  The complexities of pursuing a negligent safety case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Kamauri Williams retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and safety and security negligence.  We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

• A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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