Waterloo police and paramedics were called to a residence on Forsyth Drive in Waterloo on July 31st at approximately 9:00am.

Police located two people at the scene in medical distress. A two year old boy and his 38-year-old mother were rushed to hospital where the toddler died from his injuries on August second. The vicitim’s 28-year-old mother died from her injuries on August 3rd.

Police said the child’s death is being investigated as a homicide, and the female is believed to have passed away as a result of self-inflicted injuries. Police are not looking for any other suspects.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8191 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The Ontario 2020 Homicide Victim List is available here

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