On January 2, 2024, David Clark, an inmate from Drumheller Insitution, died while in custody.
At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of six years, four months and 26 days for possession schedule I/II substance for purpose of trafficking (x2) and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, since October 21, 2021.
The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.