9-year-old boy dies after potential drowning at Henrico pool
A nine-year-old boy died Monday afternoon after a possible drowning at a Henrico County pool, Henrico Police said.
The child has been identified as King Overton.
Officers were called to SwimRVA-North, located at 317 North Wilkinson Road, around 2:30 p.m. for a reported medical emergency.
First responders found the boy unresponsive after being pulled from the pool.
SwimRVA officials said camp staff immediately began CPR and continued lifesaving efforts until paramedics and Henrico County firefighters took over.
Overton, a participant in the SwimRVA-North summer camp, was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries.
On Monday evening, SwimRVA released a statement regarding the incident which stated:
“It is with profound sadness that we report that, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, a participant in our summer camp was unresponsive after being removed from the pool.
Pool staff immediately began CPR and continued lifesaving efforts until paramedics and [Henrico County Division of Fire] personnel arrived and assumed care. The child was transported to the hospital, where he passed away.
Our hearts are with the child’s family and loved ones during this loss. We extend our deepest condolences and are keeping them and all those affected by this tragedy in our thoughts.
We are cooperating fully with the appropriate authorities as they review the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
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