Man charged with manslaughter in death of 2-year-old girl in SE Calgary

Police have arrested and laid charges against a man in connection with the death of a toddler in southeast Calgary more than a year-and-a-half ago.

Calgary police say officers were called to a home on Bannister Manor SE, near Bannister Road and 146 Avenue SE, in the early morning hours of Sept. 29, 2022, for reports of a toddler in distress.

A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital with critical injuries where she was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as Olivia Hayden from Calgary.

The death was deemed a homicide after an autopsy was completed, according to CPS.

We have taken one man into custody in relation to the death of a toddler that occurred in 2022.

At approximately 2:15 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, we were called to a residence located in the 0 to 100 block of Bannister Manor S.E., for reports of a toddler in medical… pic.twitter.com/HoGqJl3z5t

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Police arrested a man on Wednesday following “an extensive investigation” by the Homicide Unit.

On Thursday, police identified the man charged as 45-year-old Winston Campbell.

He is facing one count of manslaughter and is set to appear in court on Friday.

Investigators say the suspect and victim were known to each other.

Anyone with further information is being asked to contact police.