The EPS Homicide Section is investigating the suspicious death of a male inmate at the Edmonton Remand Centre (ERC).
At approximately 5:45 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, June, 29, 2019, police were called to the ERC on the report of a death. Upon arrival, police discovered an unresponsive 57-year-old male who was declared deceased on scene by paramedics. Investigators believe there was an altercation between the 57-year-old and another male inmate.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 9 a.m..
Homicide Section continues to investigate, however no charges have been laid at this time.