1-year-old boy dead after being pulled from Gilbert pool

GILBERT, Ariz. – A 1-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a pool at a Gilbert home on Sunday evening.

What we know:

The drowning happened at a home near Higley and Elliot roads just after 5:30 p.m. on June 14. 

Gilbert Police responded to the home and immediately began life-saving efforts on the child, who had been found unresponsive in the pool. The 1-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. 

What we don’t know:

It is unclear how the child ended up in the pool and how long he was in there. 

What they’re saying:

“Our thoughts are with the child’s loved ones during this devastating time,” the police department said. 

What’s next:

Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning. 

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