Manitoba RCMP arrest woman in baby's death
An RCMP badge is seen in this undated file photo.
A one-year-old boy has died and Manitoba RCMP has one person in custody.
RCMP said officers were called to Wasagamack First Nation Saturday morning for reports of a child death.
After finding the one-year-boy and ruling his death a homicide, officers arrested a 26-year-old woman.
She remains in custody and RCMP said there are no other suspects wanted.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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