EDMONTON – The Correctional Service of Canada said it is reviewing the death of an inmate who was serving time at a maximum security prison in Edmonton.
Officials said Jason Croft, who was 38, was found unresponsive in his cell Wednesday at the Edmonton Institution.
Get weekly health news
Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
READ MORE: ASIRT investigates death of prisoner in Edmonton police custody
He was later pronounced dead at Fort Saskatchewan Hospital.
- Alberta auditor general expects to finish probe into health-contracts by end of year
- Pre-trial date set for Lethbridge man accused of sexual assault
- Man charged in Calgary stabbing that left victim with life-threatening injuries
- Accused in Edmonton Chinatown killings tells trial he doesn’t remember attacks
Croft had been serving a sentence since 2013 for drug, weapons and other offences.
READ MORE: Alberta’s police watchdog investigating in-custody death in Edmonton
The correctional service said police and the medical examiner have also been notified.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.