2-year-old dies after drowning in East Pittsburgh pool

A 2-year-old girl died after drowning in a pool in East Pittsburgh on Thursday. 

Allegheny County police said first responders were called to Howard Street around 1 p.m. for reports of a 2-year-old who wasn't breathing. Police said first responders found a 2-year-old girl who had drowned in a pool. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office later identified the toddler as Kehlani Russell.

Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Chief Derrick Turner called it a "difficult" situation and asked the community to pray for the family.

"My message to the community is prayers for this family right now. This is a tragic, tragic event," Turner said. 

County police said it appears at this time that the drowning was accidental. County detectives are investigating.