Summerside police investigating death of 2-year-old boy
In a news release, police say Child Protection Services alerted police last Tuesday that the child was transported to the Prince County Hospital in Summerside by ambulance. He was airlifted to Halifax and later died due to his injuries.
Police investigating circumstances around the child's injuries
Summerside police are investigating the death of a two-year-old boy in the city.
In a news release, police say Child Protection Services alerted police last Tuesday that the child had been transported by ambulance on Monday to the Prince County Hospital in Summerside.
He was then airlifted to Halifax "due to the seriousness of his injuries," the release said.
The boy died Wednesday afternoon.
An autopsy was conducted and the Major Crime Unit is investigating the circumstances around the child's injuries.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 902-432-1201 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Police are not releasing any further details at this time.