6-year-old boy dies after drowning in pool in Burgettstown
BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — A 6-year-old boy is dead after he drowned in Burgettstown.
Gunner "Bean" McMillan, who was flown to a hospital, died, the Smith Township police chief confirmed on Tuesday. Officials said the drowning happened at a neighbor's pool at a house on Vian Avenue around 8 p.m. Monday.
According to police, McMillan and another boy went to a neighbor's pool on Monday but were not invited. The homeowner did not know they were there, as he was in his garage working, police said. The boys went through two fences to get into the pool, law enforcement said.
The Smith Township police chief does not know if they were locked, but he said they were closed.
The other boy said he went to get his father for help after McMillan went into the deep end. Neighbor Joe Pape called 911.
"A kid comes running down the hill saying his friend got hurt and needs some help," he said.
The owner of the pool told KDKA-TV he dove into the deep end and pulled the child out. He performed CPR until first responders arrived. The 6-year-old boy was flown to a hospital in Pittsburgh where he later died.
In a letter to parents, the Burgettstown Area School District offered condolences and said McMillan completed kindergarten at Burgettstown Elementary.
The owner of the pool said he is devastated and grieving for the child, who he described as sweet and friendly.
