Teen drowns in northwest Harris County swimming pool

Published June 21, 2018 6:45 PM CDT

Drowning in northwest Harris County on June 21, 2018

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported drowning.

Deputies arrived at around 3:40 p.m. Thursday to Palmetto Shores Drive near Ripple Lake Drive in northwest Harris County.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted the following information on his Twitter account:

Sad to learn of another drowning victim. Our @HCSOTexas units responded to a backyard swimming pool, a 15 year old was found. Transported to hospital where he was pronounced.