On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Southeast Branch patrol officers were called to a sudden death in the parking lot of shopping complex in the area of Parsons Rd SW and Ellerslie Rd SW. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased infant.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, the Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on the male infant and determined the baby died prior to birth. The cause and manner of death are pending additional testing.
Police do not believe the death is connected to any area businesses at this time.
Homicide Section continues to investigate.