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The Kelowna RCMP has started an investigation into the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a toddler.
Emergency crews were called to the 1300 block of Richter Street around 1 pm Sunday after learning that an 18-month-old boy was found unresponsive.
Paramedics, police officers and firefighters all rushed to the scene, but sadly the toddler was dead when they arrived.
Police are revealing very little about what happened to the boy, but noted that the Kelowna Serious Crime Unit has assumed conduct of the investigation.
They are receiving support from Kelowna Investigative Services, the BC Coroners Service and the Ministry of Child and Family Development.
“These files are always difficult for every first responder and our investigators are committed to making this investigation the priority that it should be,” said Cst. Mike Della-Paolera.
As the investigation is in its early stages, the RCMP will not be making any further comment at this time.
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