ATLANTA - A 4-year-old child has drowned in southeast Atlanta, according to police.

What we know:

Police said officers responded to the 2700 block of Memorial Drive SE around 2:40 p.m. on Saturday.

When officers arrived, they said they found a 4-year-old girl who had drowned. She was rushed to the hospital but died.

Police said the drowning appears to be an accident.

A FOX 5 crew on the scene said the drowning appears to have happened at a home. There is police tape surrounding an area of the backyard.

This story is developing. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video email newstipsatlanta@fox.com .

The Source: Information in this article came from the Atlanta Police Department and a FOX 5 crew on scene. Atlanta News

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