Death of an inmate from Kent Institution

News release

April 3, 2023 – Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On April 1, 2023, Said Egal, an inmate from Kent Institution, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of seven years and eight months for aggravated assault, robbery, and other offences since December 15, 2015.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

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

Associated links

CSC Website
Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate
Deaths in custody
Kent institutional profile

Contacts

Kim MacPherson
Assistant Warden Management Services
Kent Institution
604-796-4417

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