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2-year-old dies after drowning in family pool in Norfolk

Posted at 4:15 PM, May 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-07 15:55:12-04

NORFOLK, Va. - A 2-year-old boy has died after drowning in his family's pool Saturday.

Police responded to the 1800 block of Ramsey Road at 1:45 p.m. for a possible drowning victim.

When they arrived, they found a small child laying beside the family pool.

First responders began CPR until paramedics arrived.

The child was taken to Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. Around 3 p.m., he was pronounced dead.

Detectives are still investigating the incident.