Windsor police investigating drowning of 5-year-old girl [Video]

Windsor police are investigating the tragic drowning death of a 5-year-old girl in a backyard pool.

Officers responded to a report of a drowning at a residence in the 4200 block of Barton Crescent shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday.

Police arrived on scene and quickly recovered the child from the bottom of the home’s backyard pool.

Following the rescue, officers and firefighters performed life-saving measures on the unresponsive child pending the arrival of Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services.

“Despite the efforts of first responders, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital,” according to a news release from police.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also submit tips anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.