2-year-old boy found in west Phoenix jacuzzi dies
Jun 16, 2024, 1:43 PM | Updated: 2:31 pm
A 2-year-old boy died after he was found in a backyard jacuzzi Saturday. (Pixabay photo)
(Pixabay photo)
PHOENIX — Detectives are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found in a backyard jacuzzi on Saturday in west Phoenix, authorities said.
Officers and fire personnel arrived to the home near 59th Avenue and Thomas Road around 1:15 p.m., where they found the child’s family giving CPR to the 2-year-old, identified as Axiel Marquez.
Fire personnel took him to a hospital, but Marquez did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.
This is an ongoing investigation. Detectives currently believe it was a tragic accident, as there is nothing indicating foul play, Sgt. Mayra Reeson of Phoenix PD said.
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