The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 27-year-old Eve Gbeugre on suspicion of Child Abuse Resulting in Death after her 7-year-old daughter drowned in their apartment complex swimming pool late Thursday afternoon. Investigators believe the child was able to gain access to the pool area when she was left alone in the residence for an undisclosed amount of time.
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Correction to previous release: The investigation has shown that the reporting party initially pulled the child from the pool (not deputies), called 911 and began CPR. Deputies took over CPR on their arrival, and rescue personnel continued lifesaving efforts when they arrived on scene. |
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Aug. 11, 2016 11:10 p.m.
MEDIA RELEASE Sheriff’s Office Investigating Drowning at Apartment Complex Pool
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the drowning death of a 7-year-old girl at an apartment complex at 8828 E. Florida Ave.
Deputies were called to the apartment complex at 6:06 p.m. on a report of a possible drowning. When deputies arrived, they pulled the child from the pool and immediately began CPR, which was continued by rescue personnel. The child was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
It does not appear any adults were present at the time and it is unclear how long the 7-year-old was in the water before some saw her and called 911.
Investigators are in contact with a parent and are continuing their investigation. |
