Second Newborn Abandoned at Longueuil Shelter Dies

A newborn was found abandoned in a Longueuil bus shelter on Chambly Road near Briggs Street early Monday around 6:30 a.m.; paramedics reported the infant was naked, very cold and still attached to the placenta. First responders attempted resuscitation and rushed the baby to hospital, where authorities later confirmed the infant’s death. Longueuil police have launched an active investigation, set up a command post, are reviewing security footage, and have asked the public to avoid the area and provide any information. An autopsy is expected to determine the precise cause of death and whether the baby was alive when left. This is the second newborn abandonment in Longueuil within three weeks — on Oct. 5 a newborn boy was left on a doorstep; investigators released surveillance footage, have received tips and are still seeking the person who abandoned him.