An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
A four-year-old girl has died and two young siblings were hospitalized following a suspicious incident at a Long Plain First Nation residence.
Manitoba First Nation Police Service officers were requested by EMS to attend the residence at 7:45 a.m. on August 9 after a young child was reported to be in medical distress and to have injuries.
The four-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other children — ages one and two — were also in the home and were transported to hospital. One child was sent in critical condition and the other in stable condition. Both are now listed in stable condition as of Tuesday.
“This is extremely troubling, and we know the community will be searching for answers as to what occurred within this household,” said Manitoba RCMP 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 and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continue to investigate.
