Missing Richland Hills child found in neighbor’s pool

The Richland Hills Police Department is investigating a tragic incident that occurred this afternoon in the 3100 block of Crites Street.

Just after 1:00pm, Richland Hills PD and assisting agencies responded to a report of a missing 2-year-old in the neighborhood. Officers immediately started searching the area and located the child in a neighbor’s swimming pool.

Officers got the child out of the pool and began performing CPR until paramedics arrived. Paramedics continued life-saving measures while en route to a local hospital, but the child was pronounced deceased.

At this time, police say the incident appears to be a tragic accident and no foul play is suspected.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the Richland Hills Police Department Detectives at 817-616-3788. Those wishing to remain anonymous can go to 469tips.com or call 817-469-TIPS.