BOYNTON BEACH, FL — A missing child call in Boynton Beach turned into a search that ended at a nearby swimming pool, where police say 8-year-old Javonte Rahming was found motionless on June 22, 2026.
According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of Boynton Bay Circle at approximately 5:00 p.m. after family members reported that Javonte had left the residence a short time earlier. Relatives had tried to find him but were unsuccessful, police said.
As officers searched the area, a Real Time Crime Center operator using a department drone located a motionless child in a swimming pool in the 1900 block of NE 2nd Lane, according to police.
Police said the property is adjacent to the Boynton Bay neighborhood, but there is no connection between the two households.
Officers went to the residence, removed the child from the pool and began life-saving measures. Javonte was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased, police said.
Detectives later reviewed surveillance footage from the home where the pool was located. According to Boynton Beach Police, the footage showed Javonte was alone when he entered the fenced backyard without the residents’ knowledge and jumped into the pool at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident at this time. The investigation remains active, but no foul play is suspected.
Public comments on the Boynton Beach Police Department’s Facebook post reflected grief across the community. Many commenters offered condolences and prayers for Javonte’s family, while others focused on pool safety, including reminders to lock gates and secure pool entry points.
One commenter said the case made her consider locking all entry points to her own pool. Another urged residents to place a lock on their gate.
The Boynton Beach Police Department said it extends its sympathies to Javonte’s family and others mourning his death.
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