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P.E.I. RCMP investigating inmate death at corrections facility

The Prince Edward Island RCMP is investigating the death of an inmate at a provincial corrections facility on Thursday.

BC Post Staff Source: Ctv News Jul 16, 2026 Updated Jul 16, 2026 1 min read 5 views

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P.E.I. RCMP investigating inmate death at corrections facility

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The Prince Edward Island RCMP is investigating the death of an inmate at a provincial corrections facility on Thursday.

The Prince Edward Island RCMP is investigating the death of an inmate at a provincial corrections facility on Thursday. Police say they responded to an in-custody death of a prisoner in their fifties around 5:15 a.m. Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories “The individual, who was serving a sentence at the time, was discovered unresponsive during routine inmate checks,” an RCMP news release reads.

“Emergency medical assistance was sought; however, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.” Police say there is no evidence of foul play at this time. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page .

Published: Jul 16, 2026
Updated: Jul 16, 2026
Source: Ctv News
Category: Crime
Read time: 1 min

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