Frisco Police Respond To Child Drowning

Press release from the City of Frisco:

October 21, 2020

FRISCO, TX – The Frisco Police Department responded to and investigated the circumstances that led to a 3-year-old child being found in an HOA Pond. The child later died after being hospitalized overnight.

On Tuesday October 20, 2020 at around 6:30 PM, officers with Frisco PD responded to the 2200 Block of Chenault Drive in reference to a missing child. Approximately 20 minutes later, the child was found in a pond near the intersection of East Talon Drive and Spirit Falls Drive. The child was removed from the water, and officers began life-saving efforts.

The child was transported by Frisco Fire/EMS to an area hospital, and then later transferred to Children’s Hospital in Dallas. The child remained hospitalized overnight but died at approximately 8:50 AM on October 21, 2020.

Out of respect for the family’s privacy, the Frisco Police Department will not be releasing the identities of the child or parents. Based on the initial investigation, there is no foul play suspected, and no criminal charges are being filed at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292-6010. They can also send an anonymous tip by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411) or by downloading the Frisco PD app available on Android and iOS devices.

Frisco Police PIO’s are available via email at fpdpio@friscotexas.gov or by phone at 972-292-6133.

This press release was produced by the City of Frisco. The views expressed are the author's own.