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Toddler dies after falling through ice into Henrico pond, police say

Toddler dies after falling through ice into Henrico pond, police say
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. β€” A toddler has died after falling through ice into a western Henrico pond Monday afternoon, according to police.

Police were called to the 12300 block of Shore View Drive, near Lauderdale and Church roads, around 1:40 p.m.

Once on scene, officers found the child unconscious after being rescued, and receiving CPR from Henrico firefighters. Henrico Fire Station 13 is around the corner from the lake.

The boy was taken to the hospital, where he died Monday evening.

Crime Insider sources say a man who jumped in after the toddler was also treated on-site for possible hypothermia.

Henrico Police said they will work with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause and manner of death in this incident.

Detectives are working to determine exactly what happened. Anyone with further information is asked to call Det. K. Herbst at (804) 501-4831. You may also submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or by using P3tips.com.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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