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Man found dead in cell at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre

By Keira Miller Dec 3, 2023 | 5:43 AM

Saskatoon Police responded to a sudden death Saturday morning at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre. At approximately 11:00am, officers responded to a report that a 34-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell.

Medical staff were present to provide care, however the man was declared dead a short time later. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, but foul play is not suspected.

An autopsy is scheduled for a later date and the man’s next of kin have been notified.  The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service will continue with their investigation.