PHOENIX — A 3-year-old boy has died after he was found unconscious and not breathing in a Valley pool, Phoenix fire officials said.
According to early reports, first responders were called to a home near Cactus Road and 64th Street Tuesday morning after the boy was found.
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Before the fire department's arrival, CPR was administered to the boy. Right now, officials don't know how long the child was in the water.
The boy was taken to the hospital in "extremely critical" condition where he later died, officials told 12News.
The incident was turned over to Phoenix police for further investigation, Phoenix Fire Department Captain Todd Keller said.
This is a developing story. Stay with 12News for more updates.
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