Toddler found deceased in home

RCMP in Kelowna are investigating the sudden death of a toddler.

Police were advised that an 18-month-old boy was located deceased at a residence in the 1300 block of Richter Street on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 20).

The Kelowna Serious Crime Unit has conduct of the investigation, with support from Kelowna Investigative Services, the B.C. Coroner’s Service and the Ministry of Child Family Development.

No further details are being released at this point.

“These files are always difficult for every first responder and our investigators are committed to making this investigation the priority that it should be,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer for the Kelowna RCMP, said.