EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – The household of a Deer Creek teen who drowned within the yard pool of a million-dollar mansion is expressing their grief.
“Every single day that we get up, we get up asking ourselves is that this actual as a result of we consider that this was 100% preventable,” stated Ade Amuda, Toyin Amuda’s brother, in a video assertion.
On June 16, investigators with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Workplace responded to a personal pool get together.
First responders pronounced 18-year-old Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Amuda lifeless round 3 a.m. within the 21600 block of Villagio drive of Edmond.
In accordance with the sheriff’s workplace, the house owner was in mattress when his daughter instructed him a boy was in a pool. Investigators stated the house owner went outdoors and noticed Amuda had already been taken out of the pool and laid on the deck.
The Amuda household are elevating questions concerning the circumstances surrounding his demise.
“We do not know what occurred, however we’re looking for solutions,” stated Ade Amuda. “We problem all that will know to come back forth and make clear this preventable tragedy that occurred to our brother, Toyin. His picture won’t be altered.”
Investigators discovered two dumpsters within the driveway, each full of empty beer cans and liquor bottles.
Investigators requested the house owner if anybody was ingesting, and he stated he was not conscious of it. He additionally instructed investigators the cameras on the home have not been working in two years.
The sudden demise left Toyin’s household torn.
“He was full of love, a lot ardour, he was humble, so light, well-known and probably the most respectable individual you’ll meet at 18 years outdated,” stated Ade Amuda. “Which is why we’re so confused as a household that this tragedy has occurred to our brother.”
At first, the State Medical Examiner’s Workplace decided the style of Amuda’s demise was an “accident.” It has now been modified to “pending.”
“His spirit will not be gone; we will really feel it daily. So, we simply say that we love him, and we have not stated goodbye as a result of we all know that he is nonetheless with us.”
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Workplace, together with the Amuda household, are dedicated to discovering out what occurred the morning of Toyin’s demise.
Anybody with any info is inspired to contact the Sheriff’s Workplace at (405) 869-2501.
