Released on October 12, 2022
A 46-year-old male inmate on remand was declared deceased this morning at the Regina Correctional Centre.
The inmate became unresponsive after an altercation with another inmate. Corrections staff initiated life-saving measures and called EMS. EMS declared the inmate deceased at approximately 8:50 am.
The RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service are investigating. The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety will also be conducting an internal investigation.
Next of kin have been notified.
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For more information, contact:
Noel BusseCorrections, Policing and Public Safety
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8959
Email: cpjumedia@gov.sk.ca