Death of an inmate from Kent Institution

November 27, 2023 – Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On November 25, 2023, Dale Ahpay, an inmate from Kent Institution, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of 12 years and 9 months for attempted murder, possession of prohibited/restricted firearm with ammunition, carrying a concealed weapon, and other offences since May 11, 2018.

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.