RCMP say the death of a four-year-old child on Long Plain First Nation is considered suspicious, and their Major Crime Services have been called in to take over the investigation.
In a release, RCMP said EMS requested Manitoba First Nation Police Service (MFNPS) officers to attend a residence in Long Plain First Nation on August 9 at about 7:45 AM after a young child was reported to be in medical distress and to have injuries. When those officers arrived, they assisted EMS with medical care, but a four-year-old female was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to police, two other children, ages one and two, were also in the residence and were transported to hospital due to their condition. One was transported in critical condition and the other in stable condition, but both have since been listed in stable condition.
Due to the suspicious nature of the four-year-old child’s death and the serious injuries to the two children, Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) was called to assist and has taken carriage of the investigation.
“This is extremely troubling, and we know the community will be searching for answers as to what occurred within this household,” said Superintendent Rob Lasson, Officer in Charge of Major Crime Services. “We want to reassure the community that our investigators are working closely with MFNPS and Long Plain First Nation. We extend our condolences to the family, the community and everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Manitoba RCMP MCS and Forensic Identification Services with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continue to investigate.
