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Toddler’s death in southeast Calgary considered suspicous: police

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WATCH: Police are investigating after an 18-month-old boy died at a home in a southeast Calgary neighbourhood. As Matthew Conrod reports, nearby neighbours say they are shaken up by the incident. – Oct 5, 2021

Calgary police are investigating the death of a toddler in the southeast community of Radisson Heights.

Officers and EMS were called to a home in the 2800 block of 14 Avenue S.E. at about 11:20 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a child in medical distress.

The 18-month-old boy was found unresponsive in the home by first responders.

Calgary police officers at a home where an 18-month-old child was found dead on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

“Despite the best efforts of first responders, he was pronounced deceased on scene,” police said.

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“Officers quickly contained the area and are currently questioning two adults.”

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Investigators are also examining evidence, interviewing witnesses and collecting CCTV footage.

“At this time, the death is being investigated as suspicious,” police said.

Calgary police officers at a home where an 18-month-old child was found dead on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. Global News

An autopsy is expected to take place on Wednesday.

Krista Cartwright lives next door to the home where the child was found. She said her own children play with the neighbours’ children and she keeps in touch with their mother.

Cartwright said she’s been through tragedy in her life and feels for the family during such a difficult time.

Anyone with information on the child’s death is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or to contact Crime Stoppers.

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