An inmate at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre was declared dead on Thursday after he was found unresponsive in his cell.
A corrections ministry statement said the 53-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell. Corrections staff called EMS and started life-saving measures.
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The man was declared dead around 6:20 p.m. The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.
The Prince Albert Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service have been notified and are investigating the death.
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The corrections ministry will also be conducting an internal investigation.
The statement added the death is not related to COVID-19 and no foul play is suspected at this time.
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