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JUSTICE--SUDDEN DEATH AT HALIFAX CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
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A sudden death occurred at the Halifax Correctional Centre early
today, the result of an apparent suicide.

A correctional officer conducted rounds at 12:39 a.m. At 12:45
a.m., staff found the individual in his cell and immediately
began CPR. An emergency medical response team was called and
arrived  at 12:55 a.m. Attempts at revival were not successful.
The RCMP were called in. Foul play is not suspected.

The Chief Medical Examiner's Office has been informed, and family
members have been contacted.

The Department of Justice extends deepest sympathies to the
family of the individual.

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Contact: Michele McKinnon
         Department of Justice
         902-424-6811

trp                         May 23, 1997 - 9:45 a.m.