COLUMBUS – Columbus police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found in a pond on the Southeast Side Wednesday night.
Birane Talla was reported missing from an address in the 3000 block of Kings Realm Avenue at approximately 7:34 p.m., according to Sgt. Jim Marable of the Homicide Unit.
Officers found Birane in a nearby pond at approximately 8:13 p.m. and he was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital where Lemmon says he was pronounced dead shortly after 9:00 p.m.
The investigation into the death is ongoing, but police say foul play is not suspected and it’s unlikely criminal charges will be filed.