Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution
News release
March 25, 2026 – Donnacona, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada
On March 24, 2026, Amine Derradji, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving another inmate.
At the time of death, the inmate was 25 years old and had been serving a sentence of six years, seven months and eight days since May 26, 2025.
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 that the police and the coroner be notified.
Associated links
Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate
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