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.
Get daily National news
“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.”
READ MORE: New Brunswick inmate out on early release dies in collision
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.
- Driver oversight: Documents reveal Uber’s behind-the-scenes lobbying in Halifax
- Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
- Frank Hayden, Canadian researcher who helped spearhead Special Olympics, dies at 96
- Parts of Ontario set for ‘first heat event of the season’: Environment Canada
Halifax Regional Police are investigating the matter.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.