Police investigating toddler death in southeast Calgary

We are currently on scene and investigating a suspicious toddler death that occurred this morning in the community of Radisson Heights.

At approximately 11:20 a.m., today, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, police and EMS were called to a residence located in the 2800 block of 14 Avenue S.E., for reports of a toddler in medical distress. Upon arrival, the child, an 18-month-old boy, was found unresponsive. Despite the best efforts of first responders, he was pronounced deceased on scene. Officers quickly contained the area and are currently questioning two adults.

Investigators are also in the process of interviewing witnesses, collecting CCTV and examining evidence. At this time, the death is being investigated as suspicious.

An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, by The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

No further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

Case #21393922/3581