Death of an inmate from Edmonton Institution

EDMONTON, Feb. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - On February 1, 2018, Tyrone Blue Blind, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Blind, 31 years old, had been serving a sentence of 4 years, 9 months and for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault with a Weapon, Armed Robbery, Possession of a Schedule I/II Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking, Unlawfully At Large and Breach of Long Term Supervision Order, since January 17, 2008.

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 will review the circumstances and contact the police and the coroner if required.

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

SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region

Jeff Campbell, Regional Communications Manager, Prairie Region Headquarters, [phone]