Posted on 12/22/2010, 8:04 am, by mySteinbach
On December 21, 2010 at about 12pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a residence in the RM of Portage la Prairie to investigate the death of an infant.
Initial reports indicate the deceased was an infant girl under one year of age.
Portage la Prairie RCMP with the assistance of RCMP Major Crimes unit continue to investigate.
An autopsy is scheduled and police are awaiting the results.
Update 12/22/10 2:10pm
An autopsy has been completed, and foul play is not suspected as a cause of death. Investigation has revealed that the infant had been sleeping in a bed with both parents, and at this time the death is being treated as accidental.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
RCMP Media relations
Tel:(204)983-8497
