New Jersey child, 5, drowns in home swimming pool: police

PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — Police are investigating the death of a 5-year-old child who drowned in their Paterson home swimming pool on Saturday, according to police.

Paterson Police said the child was found “completely submerged” in the pool by family members and rushed to a local hospital around 10 p.m. on Saturday. The child was declared dead shortly after, according to police.

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Police say the investigation is active and ongoing, with more information to follow once it becomes available.

To submit information, contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office at 877-370-PCPO or email at [email protected]

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