Boy dies after drowning in Anacostia River: police

A young boy drowned in the Anacostia River on Thursday, police say.

He was taken to a nearby hospital quickly after being located, but he has been pronounced dead.

The incident happened on April 16.

The boy was pulled from the river and was taken by helicopter to the hospital. Despite all life-saving measures, he died.

MPD is handling the investigation into this apparent drowning.

Police have not released the exact age of the victim, and it's not yet clear how he ended up in the river.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.