06/04/2026
NEW DETAILS RELEASED IN MONCTON CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATION
More information has been released following the tragic death of a child in Moncton.
According to Codiac RCMP, officers were called to a home on Killam Drive on Sunday morning after receiving a report of a child in medical distress. When police arrived, emergency crews were already performing life saving measures.
The child was transported to hospital in critical condition but later died.
Police have confirmed that an autopsy will be conducted to help determine the exact cause of death. Investigators are also examining all circumstances surrounding the case, including whether criminality may have played a role.
The Anglophone East School District has confirmed the child was a student at Beaverbrook School. Counselling and support services have been made available for students, staff and families affected by the loss.
No further details about the child have been released.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends, classmates and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy.
πWhat supports do you think schools and communities can provide to help children and families cope after a tragedy like this?