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Police: Springdale 5-year-old found unresponsive in pool, later pronounced dead

​Police have not released further information about the incident, but have called it an active investigation.
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Springdale Police Department

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A 5-year-old died after swimming in an apartment complex pool on Sept. 2, according to the Springdale Police Department (SPD).

SPD confirms officers responded to an apartment complex on S 40th Street after reports of a possible drowning, where they found the 5-year-old unresponsive. "Officers attempted life-saving measures," but the child was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

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Police have not released further information about the incident, but have labeled it as an active investigation.

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