News Summary

A tragic drowning incident at a Shreveport swimming pool involving a 61-year-old man has raised urgent concerns about child safety in aquatic environments. Emergency responders found Michael McMillon unresponsive at the Shreveport Elks Lodge pool. The local community is still shaken following this event, which echoes another recent drowning case involving a young child in Arizona. Advocates are now calling for increased education and safety measures regarding pool safety to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Shreveport Drowning Incident Sparks Alarm Over Pool Safety

Shreveport, LA – A tragic drowning incident at a local swimming pool has raised serious concerns over child safety in aquatic environments. On Sunday, July 20, emergency responders found 61-year-old Michael McMillon unresponsive at the Shreveport Elks Lodge swimming pool around 1:30 p.m. Despite the prompt response from lifeguards present at the facility, McMillon was pronounced dead upon arrival at WK Pierremont Health Center at 2:24 p.m. The investigation is ongoing, with an autopsy ordered to determine the cause and manner of death.

The community is still reeling from this incident, which follows a recent high-profile drowning case involving three-year-old Trigg Kiser in Chandler, Arizona. Emilie Kiser, Trigg’s mother, had gained notoriety for her vlogging about motherhood before the tragic loss of her son. On May 18, after being pulled from a backyard pool six days earlier, Trigg was declared dead, with police reports citing the cause as an accidental drowning.

At the time of the incident, Trigg had been playing near the pool that typically featured a protective cover. His father, Brady Kiser, admitted to having lost sight of Trigg for approximately three to five minutes. Following the discovery of Trigg floating in the pool, he immediately jumped in and called 911 for assistance. As the community mourns the Kiser family’s loss, reports indicate that Brady Kiser could face severe legal repercussions. The Chandler Police Department announced on July 15 their intention to recommend a class 4 felony charge of child abuse against him, pending evaluation by prosecutors.

The Kiser case has prompted multiple requests for public records concerning the tragic event, leading Emilie Kiser’s attorneys to file a lawsuit aimed at preventing the release of sensitive information during this challenging time. The legal battle is ongoing, with a hearing that took place on June 3 resulting in an interim order that bars the dissemination of certain documents.

According to Arizona law, the police believe that Brady Kiser exhibited criminal negligence regarding the incident. As of July 17, he has not been formally charged, but prosecutors are still reviewing the circumstances surrounding the drowning.

Domestic Violence Incident in Shreveport

In a separate incident, a Shreveport man, Eudarrius Gooden, was arrested following a domestic violence event that left a woman hospitalized. The situation unfolded on May 9 when Gooden allegedly strangled the victim in front of their child. The victim lost consciousness and was discovered on the ground in a pool of blood before emergency services transported her to Willis Knighton Medical Center for treatment.

Law enforcement issued an arrest warrant for Gooden, who was apprehended on June 24. The details of domestic violence incidents like this, combined with recent drowning cases, highlight the urgent and growing need for better safety measures in the community.

Context on Child Drowning Risks

The incidents involving McMillon and the Kiser family underscore the ongoing risk that drowning poses, especially for young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is a leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. The combination of inattention around water, and the allure of swimming environments, significantly contributes to these preventable tragedies.

In response to these alarming incidents, community leaders and safety advocates are calling for enhanced education regarding pool safety and increased vigilance when children are in proximity to water. Pool owners and operators, as well as parents, are reminded of the importance of constant supervision, effective safety measures, and the implementation of preventive tools, such as pool alarms and proper fencing, to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly young children, from the dangers of drowning.

The series of unfortunate events serves as a wake-up call to local communities about the essential safety protocols that must be in place to ensure that public and private swimming areas remain safe for everyone.

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Additional Resources

• 710 KEEL: Shreveport Pool Incident
• Shreveport Times: Emilie Brady Kiser Case Timeline
• KSLA: Woman Wakes Up in Pool of Blood
• KTAL: Man Found Unresponsive in Pool Shreveport
• 710 KEEL: Shreveport Teen Found Dead in Pool
• Wikipedia: Drowning
• Google Search: Drowning Prevention
• Google Scholar: Drowning Risks Children
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Drowning
• Google News: Drowning Incidents

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