HOUSTON – A 5-year-old child drowned in a neighbor’s pool after leaving home alone on Monday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says.
What we know:
The drowning was reported in the 900 block of Nancy Rose Road, near Waxahachie Street, in east Harris County.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the child reportedly left their house alone.
Deputies ended up finding the child unresponsive in a neighbor’s pool, officials say. The sheriff says the child did not survive.
What we don’t know:
The child has not been publicly identified. It’s unclear how the child got access to the pool.
What’s next:
The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.