Released on September 19, 2013
On September 18, 2013, Prince Albert Youth Residence staff recognized that a youth, being held on remand, was in medical distress. The youth was immediately taken to hospital and passed away at 1:15 p.m on September 19, 2013.
As a standard practice, the police, the Coroner’s office and the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth have been notified. The Ministry of Justice will conduct its own internal investigation.
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For more information, contact:
Janice Wilby
Corrections and Policing
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8621
Email: janice.wilby@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-0363