An eastern Manitoba woman is in custody after the death of a child in her care.
On Jan. 24 at around 8:30 p.m., RCMP were called to a nursing station in Bloodvein First Nation, a community about three and a half hours northeast of Winnipeg.
A two-year-old girl was brought into the nursing station with serious injuries and was pronounced dead.
An autopsy confirmed the death was a homicide, and the girl’s primary caregiver, a 56-year-old woman, was arrested.
“The homicide of a two-year-old girl is not just a loss for her family but a profound loss to the community” said Sgt. Laura LeDrew, lead investigator with RCMP major crime services.
“This is a senseless crime that will have a profound impact on the community, first responders and investigating officers. Our number one priority right now is seeking justice for the victim”.
The accused is charged with second-degree murder. The investigation is ongoing.