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8-year-old Greyson Maiden drowns in pool at Hoover home
HOOVER, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a tragic drowning incident that claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy Saturday evening in a Hoover neighborhood.
The victim has been identified by Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans as Greyson Maiden.
According to the Hoover Police Department, officers and fire medics were dispatched at approximately 8:00 p.m. to a residence in the 2000 block of River Lake Drive in the Southlake subdivision after reports that a child had been found unresponsive in a private swimming pool.
Officials confirmed that Greyson did not reside at the home where the incident occurred.
Lt. Daniel Lowe stated that the child was immediately pulled from the water, and life-saving measures were initiated on scene.
He was transported to Children’s of Alabama Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives with the Hoover Police Department, along with the Shelby County Coroner’s Office, are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
At this time, authorities emphasize that there is no evidence of foul play, and the incident is being treated as a tragic accident.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Emergency crews responded to the Aurora Theatre at 673 Main Street in the Village of East Aurora on Sunday following a ceiling collapse inside the historic building while students and chaperones were present.
Officials said construction activity inside the two-story brick structure led to a portion of the ceiling giving way during a scheduled event.
At the time of the incident, approximately 68 students and adult chaperones were inside the theater.
First responders confirmed there was no entrapment and the collapse was limited in scope.
Emergency Medical Services evaluated six pediatric patients for minor injuries at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.
Fire and safety officials secured the area and conducted a structural assessment to ensure the remainder of the building was safe.
Authorities said the incident remains under review, including the circumstances surrounding the construction work that preceded the collapse.
Further information will be released as the investigation continues.