On March 12, 2015, Denis Guerin, an inmate at Joyceville Institution was found in need of medical attention in his cell.
Staff members immediately began performing CPR and emergency services were called. The inmate could not be resuscitated.
At the time of his death, Mr. Guerin, 53 years old, had been serving a sentence of 12 years for Manslaughter since November 17, 2011.
The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and Correctional Service Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.
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Lorrie Oddie
Assistant Warden Management Services
Joyceville Institution
(613) 536-6410
