On November 20, 2010 at about 11:15pm, RCMP Leaf Rapids were advised by the medical staff of the Leaf Rapids Health Centre, that a local 7-month-old male infant was brought in unresponsive.
RCMP report that CPR was initiated without success.
RCMP Leaf Rapids Detachment began an investigation, assisted by the RCMP Thompson Forensic Identification Section and the RCMP Major Crime Services. The death is considered suspicious in nature. Details of the events leading to the infant being brought in for medical assistance continue to be gathered.
On November 22, 2010, an autopsy was conducted in Winnipeg. The cause of death is not being released at this point of the investigation.
No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
