Subject: OBI

Death of an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary

PRINCE ALBERT, SK, Jan. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - On January 5, 2021, Steven Morrisseau, an inmate from Saskatchewan Penitentiary died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Morrisseau had been serving a life sentence for Contempt of Court and Second Degree Murder since May 10, 2019.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.

Associated links
CSC Website
Commissioner's Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Saskatchewan Penitentiary

SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region

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