Police say a 10-year-old child was found dead after a well-being check at a residence in Barrie on Wednesday.
Authorities were called to a residence on Bayview Drive near Little Avenue for a well-being check around 3:00 p.m. When officers entered the unit, they found a 10-year-old child deceased.
Meanwhile, police say the child’s mother, a 47-year-old woman, was also found inside the residence and taken to a local hospital.
Barrie Police Services say an investigation is ongoing and there is no risk to public safety.
