Tragic End to Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Indi Bullock: Nonverbal Child Found Deceased in Georgia Retention Pond After Extensive Search Efforts by Authorities and Community
The Gwinnett County community is mourning the tragic loss of 5-year-old Indi Bullock, a nonverbal child whose body was discovered in a retention pond on Friday, March 28, 2025. Indi had been reported missing the previous afternoon after leaving his family’s apartment at the Reflections on Sweetwater complex in Lawrenceville.
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Indi was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, after reportedly climbing over the guardrail of his apartment’s patio. His mother noticed his absence and immediately contacted authorities, prompting a comprehensive search effort. Multiple agencies, including K-9 units, drones, and underwater search teams, collaborated to locate the missing child. The search extended through the night and into the following morning.
Despite the exhaustive efforts, the search concluded tragically when Indi’s body was found in a retention pond behind the apartment complex. The Hall County Sheriff’s Department dive team and the Gwinnett County Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team were instrumental in the recovery. Authorities have stated that foul play is not suspected, and the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.
The news has profoundly impacted the local community, with neighbors and teachers expressing their grief and offering support to Indi’s family. Jessica Morales, one of Indi’s teachers, described him as “a very sweet, loving boy.”
In response to the tragedy, Indi’s family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses. His mother, Chakia Carter, shared on the fundraising page, “Our hearts are shattered by this unimaginable loss. Indi was a bright, beautiful soul who brought joy to everyone who knew him.”
This heartbreaking incident underscores the importance of community support during times of loss and highlights the need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect vulnerable individuals.