An inmate hospitalized after found unresponsive in his cell died at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth, N.S.
According to the Justice Department, the 29-year old was found around 9:30 PM. The staff immediately started CPR and called the paramedics. The man was transported to the Dartmouth General Hospital where he died on Tuesday afternoon.
Troubling case
The family members of the man were at the hospital with him. According to provincial Justice Minister Mark Furey, the family and loved ones of the man have been in his thoughts after receiving word of the incident. He was saddened to hear of the undesirable outcome and assures that the department will work hand in hand with the police and others as the investigation continues.
The Halifax Regional Police and the Justice Department continue with the investigation while the medical examiner’s office will conduct an autopsy to figure out the root cause of the death.
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