TRENTON, Tenn. — A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the Trenton community as police confirm the drowning death of a 5-year-old autistic girl early Tuesday morning.
According to Trenton Police Chief Bill Cusson, officers were dispatched around 6 a.m. to the 100 block of Lyndale Street after receiving a report that the young child had gone missing from her home. Officers immediately began canvassing the surrounding area in a desperate effort to locate her.
While searching, an officer noticed a black fence with a visible gap in the 100 block of Adams Street, just across a nearby field. Inside the yard, he saw a pool and the homeowner sitting outside drinking coffee. The officer approached and informed the resident about the missing child.
Upon investigating the pool area with the homeowner, the officer made a devastating discovery — the child was at the bottom of the pool.
Without hesitation, he radioed for assistance and jumped into the water to pull the child out. A second officer quickly arrived on scene and began performing CPR. The little girl was transported to the Milan Emergency Room, but tragically, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Chief Cusson confirmed the drowning and said the investigation remains ongoing, as authorities work to determine how the child managed to access the neighbor’s pool.
The news has left the Trenton community shaken and mourning the loss of such a young life. Neighbors and friends have expressed sorrow and support for the girl’s family during this devastating time.
“Our hearts are broken,” said one neighbor. “She was just a sweet little girl. No family should have to go through this.”
Officials urge all residents to ensure pools are properly secured and encourage vigilance in supervising young children — especially those with special needs who may be more prone to wandering.
The child’s name has not been released at this time out of respect for the family’s privacy.
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