Child left in critical condition after near drowning

By: Gena Johnson | Warren Weekly | Published June 19, 2024

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WARREN — A 9-year-old boy was rescued from the pool at the Kings Pointe Apartments on June 17 after reportedly spending several minutes underwater.

According to police, the Warren police and fire departments were dispatched to the apartment complex located in the 14000 block of E. 12 Mile Road near Hayes Road at approximately 5:55 p.m. where family members were performing CPR on the young boy.

Officers observed that the child was breathing on his own and waited with the family until paramedics arrived and took over medical care. Police escorted the ambulance as it transported the boy to a nearby hospital where, at press time, he remained in critical but stable condition.

Warren Police Commissioner Charles Rushton was on the scene along with detectives who interviewed the child’s parents and other family members.

According to the Warren Police Department, the investigation remained open and active at press time.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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