RCMP investigating inmate killing at Manitoba prison

Stonewall RCMP are investigating a homicide that took place Friday night at Stony Mountain Institution.

RCMP say a 26-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene after a fight with two other inmates.

Todd Jeffery Irving, 47, and Cory Edward Derdak, 26, have each been charged with first degree murder.

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Stonewall officers and the RCMP’s Major Crime Services continue to investigate.

WATCH: People living near Stony Mountain Institution question protocol after 2 inmates escape

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