Edmonton homicide detectives investigating death of two-year-old girl

Police say the death at a Castle Downs residence was ruled suspicious, and the homicide section has taken over the investigation.

Edmonton, AB

By Leah Brooks Justice & Courts Published 1 November 2026, 22:00 UTC 1 source 1 min read

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The Edmonton Police Service said it is investigating the suspicious death of a two-year-old girl at a residence in the Castle Downs area of northwest Edmonton, after officers responded at approximately 2 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2026 to a report of a sudden death.¹

The service said the circumstances surrounding the death led it to be ruled suspicious, and the EPS Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. Autopsy results are pending toxicology, according to the service.¹

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