Westborough – Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.'s office released this statement last night:
A four year-old boy, reported missing this afternoon, was discovered in a swimming pool at an apartment complex on Main Street, according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.
Alexie Lepoer of 135 East Main St., Apt. R4 at Park Village West complex was found in the murky water of the pool late yesterday afternoon. Resuscitation efforts were tried at the scene and the boy was transported to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester where he was pronounced dead.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has accepted the case and will determine the cause and manner of death.
The boy had been reported missing by his family to the Westborough Police shortly before 5 p.m. He was found shortly after 5:30 p.m.
State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester District Attorney's Office and Westborough Police are investigating.