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Toddler's death in southeast Calgary suspicious, police say

Calgary police are investigating the death of a toddler in the southeast community of Radisson Heights on Tuesday as suspicious.

2 adults are being questioned by investigators

A small memorial consisting of flowers and toys appears on the front lawn of a bungalow with its entranceway blocked off by yellow crime-scene tape.
A toddler was found unresponsive and declared dead by first responders at this house in Radisson Heights on Oct. 5, 2021. (Dave Gilson/CBC)

Calgary police are investigating the death of a toddler in the southeast community of Radisson Heights on Tuesday as suspicious.

Police and EMS responded to a call that a child was in medical distress at a home in the2800 block of 14th Avenue S.E around 11:20 a.m

First responders found anunresponsive 18-month-old boy.

Despite their best efforts, the toddler was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said. Officers were questioning two adults.

An autopsy will be conducted on Wednesday.

Investigators are alsointerviewing witnesses, collecting security camerafootage and examining evidence, police said.

Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.