TORONTO — Police are investigating after a 2-year-old boy fell to his death from the 14th floor of a Toronto apartment building, authorities said.
MEDICAL COMPLAINT:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 28, 2020
Driftwood Av + Yorkwoods Gt
* 5:24 pm *
- Child has fallen from a balcony
- Injuries are very serious
- Medics trying to save child's life
- Officers assisting with emergency run
- Investigating#GO1406503
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According to CTV News and the CBC, the incident occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday in the Jane and Finch neighborhood. Toronto police arrived to find a child who had suffered "very severe injuries" after falling from a window or balcony, Inspector Darren Alldrit said.
Emergency responders rushed the boy to a nearby hospital, where he died, CTV News reported.
Police said they are continuing to investigate the incident, which they consider suspicious, according to the news outlet.
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