Death of an inmate from William Head Institution

March 5, 2026 – Metchosin, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada

On March 4, 2026, Christopher Michael Tyler, an inmate from William Head Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

At the time of death, the inmate was 63 years old and had been serving a life sentence, which commenced on September 26, 1994.

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.