A child drowned Thursday afternoon in a pool in Pompano Beach, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a call shortly after noon about a possible drowning in the 1600 block of Northeast First Avenue. BSO said first responders pulled the child from the pool and immediately began lifesaving efforts. The child was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead. BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.