Swimming Tragedy Under Investigation
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jun 18, 2009, 0 Comments
On June 16, 2009, at approximately 8 pm the Laredo Police received a 911 call from a person reporting that two children had been pulled from the pool and were unconscious at 3801 Pecos Plaza. Upon arrival, Police found a large gathering of people that had been having a party. Family members reported that as several people were swimming, they noticed that the two victims a 13yr. old and an 11yr. old boy were missing. The two boys were found unconscious in the swimming pool. CAPERS along with SIU Detectives are investigating the case. Both victims were transported to Laredo Medical Center where the 11 yr. old victim was pronounced dead. The 13 yr. old victim initially was listed in critical condition at the time. Preliminary Investigation revealed that the location is a residence with a pool and palapa that is rented out for parties. Later on the same evening it was reported that both boys had passed away.
