Quad Webb's three-year-old niece 'drowns in swimming pool' at Married to Medicine star's mansion

Publish date: 2024-08-23

Quad Webb's three-year-old girl niece drowned at the Married to Medicine star's Atlanta home, a police report has revealed.

Aryanna 'Ari' Rice was discovered unresponsive in the pool at Webb's Marietta, Georgia, home on July 7. 

Two men told cops they were hanging out by the pool in the evening before going inside. They later noticed what they initially thought was a doll floating in the water.

After realizing it was a child, the report states that the men immediately called 911. When officers arrived they found firefighters rendering medical aid.

The little girl was then rushed to the nearby Scottish Rite Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A three-year-old girl believed to be reality star Quad Webb's niece, drowned at her Marietta mansion on July 7

A three-year-old girl believed to be reality star Quad Webb's niece, drowned at her Marietta mansion on July 7

Aryanna 'Ari' Rice turned three last month. It is believed that she was staying with Webb for the month. It is unclear whether Webb was home at the time of the drowning

Aryanna 'Ari' Rice turned three last month. It is believed that she was staying with Webb for the month. It is unclear whether Webb was home at the time of the drowning

It is not clear whether Webb, 43, whose full name is Quadriyyah Webb, was home at the time of the drowning.

TMZ reported that Webb is Ari's niece. Webb had previously posted about the little girl on her Instagram, posting in celebration of her third birthday back in April.

'Wow, I can’t believe my baby is 3 years old today! I remember you falling to sleep laying on my chest. You absolutely stole my heart from the moment I saw you; Ari you’re so special to me and I’m grateful to be apart of your life! I got you forever!!! Happy birthday chocolate drop,' wrote the reality star alongside a large carousel of pictures.

The two men who were by the pool that day told police that they were visiting the house and were in the pool for around two hours from 6pm to 8pm.

They got out and ordered pizza before heading inside where they hung out for a while longer. When they went back downstairs they noticed the child, who they initially thought was a doll.

Officers determined that the child was the daughter of Tameka Webb of Memphis, Tennessee. 

The report also lists Webb's Marietta mansion as the child's address, though officers say Ari was just at the home for a month-long vacation.

Authorities also spoke to the child's grandmother, Mary Loise Cox, who said the last time she saw her granddaughter was with her daughter, Quadrryah, but she was not able to remember the precise time.

Webb has not commented publicly on the accident, nor has she clarified what her precise relationship to the child is.

The outlet also reported a statement from Quad's rep that reads: 'Quad Webb and family have suffered the loss of two beloved family members, in separate occasions, in just one week.

'This has been an incredibly challenging experience for the entire family. Your understanding and support are deeply valued.

'In this trying time, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown by the public, fans and media. We kindly request much needed privacy during this period of mourning as Quad is taking time to grieve with her family.'

An aerial view of the pool at Webb's Marietta, Georgia home where the drowning happened earlier this month

An aerial view of the pool at Webb's Marietta, Georgia home where the drowning happened earlier this month

Police were called to Webb's Marietta, Georgia mansion on July 7 after a call came in about a drowning

Police were called to Webb's Marietta, Georgia mansion on July 7 after a call came in about a drowning

Several months ago, Webb posted to her Instagram to celebrate Ari's third birthday

Several months ago, Webb posted to her Instagram to celebrate Ari's third birthday

Quad Webb has been a cast member of Married to Medicine: Atlanta for the majority of the show's 10 year run

Quad Webb has been a cast member of Married to Medicine: Atlanta for the majority of the show's 10 year run

Webb has been a cast member on Bravo's Married to medicine for the majority of its 10 seasons. 

The show, which debuted in 2013, follows the lives of several Atlanta women who are in or involved with the medical community.

The cast includes doctors and the wives of doctors.

Until 2018, Webb was married to Dr. Gregory Lunceford. Lunceford recently got remarried.

Webb has been a primary cast member on the show for most of the series - though in season eight, she was temporarily downgraded to a 'friend.'

According to Bravo, Webb is a former medical sales rep. and current business owner, author, fashion icon and philanthropist. 

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