ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A preliminary St. Louis County Police investigation has revealed that a recent drowning could be the result of a medical emergency prior to a male losing consciousness in the water.

At 12:55 p.m. on July 23, 2022, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a drowning. Arriving officers located an unresponsive adult male in the deep end of the pool (approximately 9 feet deep). St. Louis County Police officers and Christian Ambulance paramedics pulled the male from the water and initiated CPR.

Article continues after sponsor message

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

The male was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but was pronounced deceased. The deceased has been identified as Keven Wright, 59 years of age, of the 11200 block of Sugartrail Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, 63136.

More like this:

Dec 14, 2021 | Deceased In Officer-Involved Shooting In City Of Jennings Precinct Is Identified

Apr 6, 2023 | Robbery And Burglary Suspect Wanted - Reported "Armed And Dangerous"

Aug 19, 2022 | St. Louis County Detectives Probe Homicide On Tuxford Drive

Jan 12, 2022 | St. Louis County Police Probe Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash In West County Precinct

Jan 13, 2022 | Deceased Identified In West County Precinct Fatal Accident