Toddler dies after being found unconscious in Phoenix pool, fire department says

Toddler pulled from pool in North Phoenix

PHOENIX - A toddler died after being found in extremely critical condition and unconscious in a Phoenix pool Saturday night, authorities say.

The two-year-old boy was reportedly found inside a pool at a home near I-17 and Thunderbird Road around 6 p.m. on Aug. 21.

"Crews arrived on scene and found a family member performing CPR on a 2yr old male who was not breathing," said Phoenix Fire Department spokesperson and firefighter David Ramirez.

It's unknown how long he was underwater.

"Fire personnel immediately began advanced life resuscitation efforts. The child was transported to the hospital in extremely critical condition," Ramirez said.

On Sunday, the Phoenix Police Department said the toddler died.