Death of inmate from Edmonton Institution

Correctional Service Canada

On July 27, 2022, Bretton Fisher, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody following a serious assault.

The Edmonton Police Service and the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) are currently investigating the incident.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving, since July 16, 2020, a sentence of 7 years, 5 months, and 22 days for aggravated assault; break, enter and commit; possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; and robbery with use of a firearm.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified.

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