Drumheller Institution officials have reported that an inmate died at the Drumheller Health Centre while in their custody.
Rodney Hirsekorn, 60, passed away at the hospital on Tuesday, April 19.
At the time of his death, Mr. Hirsekorn had been serving an indeterminate sentence since December 15, 2006 for second degree murder.
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 the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.
