On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, around 8:00 a.m., an adult male was found unresponsive while being held in cells at the Ahtahkakoop RCMP Detachment. The adult male had been taken into custody earlier that morning at approximately 4:30 a.m. in relation to an ongoing investigation.
Upon discovering the unresponsive male, an RCMP officer performed lifesaving measures utilizing an AED. EMS also attended to the detachment. The male was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS at approximately 9:15 a.m.
In accordance with the RCMP's independent external investigation policy, Saskatchewan RCMP have requested the Moose Jaw Police Service to conduct the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the in-custody sudden death of the 24-year-old male. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time.
The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service is involved in the investigation and the Saskatchewan RCMP have requested the Ministry of Justice to appoint an independent observer.
As this matter is the subject of an external investigation, no further information can be made available at this time.