CHEASPEAKE, Va. — Sunday, Chesapeake police were investigating what they said was a reported drowning involving a two-year-old.
According to police, officers were called to the 2800 block of Greenview Rd. around 10:15 p.m. A family member found the child before first responders got there.
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The family member immediately "initiated life-saving measures" according to a news release from police.
First responders took over when they got there and took the child to a hospital. the child was pronounced dead there.
As of Sunday, the case remained under investigation.
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