2-year-old child drowns in pool in East Pittsburgh

EAST PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A 2-year-old child drowned in a pool in East Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Emergency crews were called to the 500 block of Howard Street for reports of a 2-year-old child unresponsive and not breathing.

She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the victim as Kehlani Russell.

Police said the girl drowned in a pool. So far, the investigation leads them to believe it was an accident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

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