Death of inmate from Atlantic Institution

Correctional Service Canada

On October 6, 2022, Richard King, an inmate from Atlantic Institution, died while in our custody following a serious assault.

The Blackville detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) are currently investigating the incident.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on June 18, 2007, for second degree murder.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified.

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