Edmonton Police Investigate Suspicious Death of Infant in Parking Lot

The homicide unit has taken over the case, with an autopsy scheduled for Thursday and a public appeal for information underway.

An infant was found dead on Saturday afternoon in a shopping complex parking lot in south Edmonton, near Parsons Road and Ellerslie Road Southwest.
The Edmonton police homicide unit is leading the investigation into the suspicious death, which occurred around 2:15 p.m. local time.
Authorities have stated that the death does not appear to be connected to any businesses in the area.
An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday to determine the cause of death, with no details yet released regarding potential suspects or the infant’s identity.
Police are requesting information from the public, including dashcam footage from the area between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, and tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.