News release

Inmate Death at Correctional Facility

Justice

An inmate at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility passed away suddenly on the evening of Sunday, July 9.

The inmate collapsed in a common area of the facility and was taken to hospital where he subsequently died. Immediate family have been notified.

Facility officials will conduct a review into the death. Police and the chief medical examiner have also been notified.

The Department of Justice expresses sincere sympathy to the family for their loss.