The death of a three-month-old boy in 2015 has been ruled a homicide by Calgary police.
Cyrus Nel was found in medical distress in his family’s home in the 600 block of Taradale Drive N.E. at around 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31.
Emergency crews rushed the boy to hospital but he died a day later.
In a news release, police said they believe the “fatal injuries were inflicted on Cyrus within the family home.”
At a Monday news conference, Insp. Don Coleman stopped short of calling the parents suspects, but said investigators aren’t looking for suspects outside those who reside in the Taradale home.
“I can say that the parents of Cyrus have participated in the investigation. Still, we believe no plausible explanation has been offered as to the injuries that led to Cyrus’ death.”
Coleman said Cyrus lived at the home with his parents; no other children lived in the home.
“The investigation has been continuing in various forms since its onset in 2015. We received information … somewhat recently that confirmed the homicide aspect of it.”
Anyone with information on Cyrus’ death is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers.
“If somebody feels they have information that is helpful to what has now been deemed a homicide investigation, then our hope is they would come forward,” Coleman said.
Cyrus’ cause of death isn’t being released by police.
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