One prisoner died and two others were injured after a fight in IEPP Saskatchewan Tuesday, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
In a press release Wednesday, the federal agency responsible for managing prisons across the country says several inmates from the prison’s maximum security unit were involved in the fight.
He is identifying the inmate who died as Horace Bear, who was serving a sentence of two years, nine months and 24 days that began on December 13, 2024.
CSC says it has notified Bear’s next of kin.
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The two injured inmates received medical evaluation by staff at the facility located in Prince Albert, Sask., but were then transported to a hospital for treatment.
One inmate was treated for his injuries and returned to the jail late Tuesday evening, while the other remains hospitalized, CSC said.
Following the incident, the maximum security unit was closed and operations modified “to ensure the safety of the facility, its staff and inmates,” said a news release from CSC, adding that CSC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police launched investigations.
No prison staff members were injured during the incident, according to CSC.
IEVP Saskatchewan continues to operate on a modified schedule.
KSC says it will investigate the circumstances of the incident, as it does with all inmate deaths, and that it will notify the police and the coroner.
Saskatchewan RCMP say they are treating the inmate’s death as suspicious and have taken over the investigation.
The RCMP homicide unit continues to investigate, according to the police force, adding that it cannot release additional information and will do so when possible.
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