An 8-month-old boy was killed and a 26-year-old woman is in custody in connection to a homicide in Kitchener on Sunday, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Police say officers responded to a medical incident involving the woman at Fairway Road and Wilson Avenue on Sunday at around 4:10 p.m.
“We received info that led officers to conduct a well-being check at an apartment on Cedarwoods Crescent in Kitchener,” Const. Andre Johnston told Global News.
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While completing the check, officers found the boy deceased in the apartment.
“The child’s death is being investigated as a homicide,” Johnson said.
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The 26-year-old woman is facing a second-degree murder charge.
“We are continuing to investigate this incident but we are not seeking additional suspects,” Johnson said.
This is the fourth homicide of the year in Waterloo Region.
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