March 5, 2015 – Agassiz, British Columbia – Correctional Service Canada
On March 5, 2015, at about 7:40 a.m, an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum security federal institution. The injured inmate was immediately evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
The Agassiz detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.
No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.
The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.
The Warden has ordered a lockdown of Unit 1. Normal operations will resume when it is considered safe to do so.
Regularly scheduled visits may be affected. Visitors who have already planned a visit are asked to contact the institution directly.
The safety and security of institutions, their staff and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will investigate the circumstances of this incident and continue to work with the police.
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Mark Noon-Ward
Deputy Warden
Kent Institution
604-796-4402
