Crime & Safety

Gilbert Toddler Drowns in Swimming Pool

The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

A 2-year-old boy from Gilbert drowned in the swimming pool at his house Wednesday afternoon, according to the Lexington County Coroner's Office. 

Kyron L. Keith was playing in the backyard with his sister before he was found in the pool around 6:15 p.m., according to the coroner's office. He was transported to Lexington Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The Lexington County Coroner's Office and the Lexington County Sheriff's Department are investigating.

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