September death of baby investigated by Edmonton homicide detectives

Watch above: The death of a baby boy earlier this year is being investigated by Edmonton police as a homicide. Shallima Maharaj has the details.

EDMONTON – Edmonton police revealed Thursday they are investigating the September death of Carter Auger who died 21 days after his first birthday.

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On Sept. 25, someone called 911 asking for medical help for the infant at a home near 88 Street and 148 Avenue. When crews arrived, they found the one-year-old dead.

The medical examiner contacted EPS Homicide Section after conducting an autopsy, which determined the baby died from blunt force trauma to the head. At that time, a suspicious death investigation was launched. It continues at this time.

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Police say this is Edmonton’s 20th homicide of the year.