Young boy dies after fall from Sandy Hill apartment building, Ottawa police say

The high-rise building at 50 Laurier Ave. E. in Ottawa. April 28, 2026. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

The Ottawa Police Service says a child has died after falling from an apartment building window in Sandy Hill Monday evening.

The incident happened at around 6:45 p.m. in a building on Laurier Avenue East near Nicholas Street.

Ottawa paramedics said a boy younger than eight years old was found outside the building with injuries “consistent with a fall from a height.” He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital in critical condition.

“Despite valiant efforts from first responders and hospital staff, the child was later pronounced deceased at the hospital,” Ottawa police said in a statement to CTV News Ottawa.

“Our hearts are with the child’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time. We also recognize the impact this incident has on first responders and all those affected.”

No other details about the incident were released. Police said Monday night that an investigation was underway.

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