May 17, 2021
Manitoba Justice Reports In-Custody Death
Manitoba Justice is reporting the death of a 40-year-old female in custody of the Women’s Correctional Centre. The individual died on May 15 and her family has been notified. For privacy reasons, the province will not provide additional information about the deceased person.
The death has been reported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, as is required by law.
This is the first death in custody to occur at the Women’s Correctional Centre since it opened in 2012.
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