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Inmate dies at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility, cause of death unclear

The victim sustained life-threatening injuries in the attack on Dec. 2, 2019. File/ Global News

A 29-year-old inmate at Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility who was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday has died.

In a news release Tuesday morning, the province’s justice department said the inmate was found unresponsive at about 9:30 p.m.

He was sent to the Dartmouth General Hospital, and was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon.

“This man’s family and loved ones have been in my thoughts since I received word of the incident,” said Minister of Justice Mark Furey in a statement.

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“I was saddened to hear of the tragic outcome and can assure you that the department will work with police and others as the investigation continues.”

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Furey said he can’t speak to the specific circumstances surrounding the matter, but added that he is not aware of any reports of a violent incident.

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“[It is] very early into both the police and the internal investigation,” Furey stated.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the matter.

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