Dylan Harrison

The arrest of dive instructor William Armstrong follows months of scrutiny after the young student died during a certification course in August 2025. As previously reported by X-Ray Magazine, the case raised serious questions about supervision, training standards and the handling of evidence in the aftermath of the accident. At the time, concerns were also voiced about missing dive computer data and the apparent lack of a thorough initial investigation.

The death of 12-year-old diving student Dylan Harrison during a certification course in Texas has sent shockwaves through the international diving community. While every training fatality is tragic, the circumstances of this case—and the subsequent handling of evidence—have provoked widespread anger and calls for accountability.