Miami-Dade deputies investigate death of 3-year-old following pool incident

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Homicide Bureau is investigating the death of a 3-year-old toddler following a near-drowning incident at a residence in Miami.

According to investigators, deputies from the MDSO Hammocks District responded to reports of a near-drowning at a home, where a female child fell into a swimming pool. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the toddler to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where she was pronounced dead despite medical efforts.

Preliminary findings indicate that the family was staying at a short-term rental and were asleep at the time of the incident. Investigators said the 3-year-old child woke up, exited through the rear of the residence and fell into the pool. A short time later, the parents awoke and discovered their child in the pool.

Authorities said the parents removed the toddler from the water and began life-saving measures while first responders were en route.

The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, at approximately 5:51 a.m. at a residence located at 11931 SW 132 Avenue in Miami.

The identity of the child, described as a 3-year-old white female, has not been released.

The investigation remains ongoing under case number PD260110009148.