Released on February 10, 2023
A 19-year-old male inmate on remand was declared deceased in the early morning of Friday, February 10 at the Regina Correctional Centre.
The inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Corrections staff initiated life saving measures and called EMS. EMS declared the inmate deceased at approximately 3:55 a.m.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service have been notified and are investigating. The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety will also be conducting an internal investigation.
No foul play is suspected at this time. This death is not related to COVID-19.
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For more information, contact:
Noel Busse
Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8959
Email: cpjumedia@gov.sk.ca