The joy surrounding the World Cup turned into heartbreak in Southern California last week. An 8-year-old boy died after a tragic incident during a World Cup watch party in El Segundo.
Police responded to reports of an unresponsive child around 7:30 p.m. on June 12, per PEOPLE. Emergency crews performed lifesaving measures before transporting the child to a nearby hospital.
Doctors continued treatment efforts, but the boy later died. Authorities identified the child as Taylor Thach, a third-grade student at Center Street School. Investigators believe Taylor suffered an accidental drowning during the gathering. Officials continue to collect witness statements as they review the circumstances surrounding the tragedy…