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3-year-old drowns in pool in east Las Vegas, police say

Posted at 7:07 PM, Mar 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-17 22:07:46-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A 3-year-old is dead after drowning in a pool in the east part of the valley, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The department says the drowning happened on Tuesday at a home near Boulder Highway and Nellis Boulevard.

The 3-year-old was taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead. Their identity will be released by the coroner.

So far investigators say there are no signs of abuse or neglect and believe this was a tragic accident.