Mounties are investigating a homicide at the Atlantic Institution in Renous.
Police say they were called to the federal corrections facility just before 10:30 a.m. Monday.
They say a 27-year-old man was found badly injured in his cell and was pronounced dead at the infirmary.
Correctional Service Canada has identified the inmate as Calvin Clifford Kenny.
He was serving a nearly 17-year sentence for several offences, including manslaughter, forcible confinement, arson and armed robbery.
Major Crime Unit investigating homicide at Atlantic Institution #Renous https://t.co/FlQZnS1lKD
— RCMP New Brunswick (@RCMPNB) February 19, 2019
New Brunswick RCMP’s Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation.
They say an autopsy will be performed to determine how Kenny died.
