7-year-old boy with autism drowns in pool in NE Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A seven-year-old boy diagnosed with autism has drowned in a neighbor’s pool.

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It happened in northeast Harris County in the 7300 block of Fox Forest Trail, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.

Harris County Precinct 4 deputies say the boy got out of his home at some point before his mother returned from work.

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He was found inside a neighbor’s pool and was unresponsive.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.