Death of an inmate from Matsqui Institution 

February 24, 2022 – Abbotsford, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On February 22, 2022, Alan Peter Knapczyk, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, the inmate had been serving a 14 years, 9 months and 1 day sentence for traffic in schedule I/II substances, obstruction of a public/peace officer, commission of offence for criminal organization, since September 19, 2012.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires the police and coroner be notified.

Associated links

CSC Website
Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Matsqui Institution

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