UPDATE: July 3 at 2 p.m.
Following the death of 7-year-old Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick at Paradise Cove, the City of Richmond said that the center passed inspection by the health department.
The city released the following updated statement on Thursday:
"First, as previously shared, we have confirmed the identity of the child to be 7-year-old Santino Yancey-Hardwick of Lexington, Kentucky. The Richmond Police Department has completed their initial on-site investigation, and Madison County Health Department has finalized their necessary facility inspection.
Paradise Cove received a pass rating on their inspection, but will remain closed until Saturday, July 5, pending staff availability and subject to change.
Richmond Police Department Community Services has extended support to Santino’s family and to the employees of Paradise Cove. The City of Richmond has no additional information to share at this time during the ongoing investigation, and once again extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Santino."
UPDATE: July 1 at 9:05 a.m.
The 7-year-old boy who was confirmed dead following an incident at Paradise Cove in Richmond on Monday has been identified.
According to officials, the boy was identified as Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick of Lexington.
Officials say that Paradise Cove remains closed pending the outcome of the investigation by Richmond police.
The City of Richmond released the following statement:
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick. On behalf of the City of Richmond, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The city is committed to supporting a thorough investigation and will continue to offer support to the family and community in the days ahead.”
UPDATE: June 30 at 4:50 p.m.
A 7-year-old boy has been confirmed dead following an incident at Paradise Cove Monday.
The child was found unresponsive in the water on Monday, but has been sent to Frankfort for an autopsy to determine cause of death, Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirmed.
Relatives of the child are still being identified.
In a statement, the City of Richmond reported that police are currently working with the pool management company.
The City of Richmond is deeply saddened to learn that the child involved in today's incident at Paradise Cove has tragically passed away at the hospital. The Richmond Police Department is actively collaborating with the pool management company to gather all relevant information and conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. The pool will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the child's family during this incredibly difficult time.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Paradise Cove in Richmond is closed to the public following an incident "involving a minor" that took place Monday.
According to the City of Richmond's information page, EMS, lifeguards, and the pool's management company responded.
The pool "remains closed while the situation is being assessed," the city said on social media.
