Teen swimming pool death in North Augusta under investigation

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a teenager.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were called to a home on the 200 block of Yaun Road in North Augusta.

They found 18-year-old Malakai Jarrett submerged in the family swimming pool. Attempts were made to revive the teen but those efforts were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at 7:55 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday…

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