Yukon Coroner's Service investigating death at Whitehorse jail
Jackie Hong | CBC News | Posted: December 28, 2024 2:17 AM | Last Updated: December 28
A person died at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre on Dec. 23
The Yukon Coroner's Service is investigating after a person died at the Whitehorse jail on Monday.
Chief Coroner Heather Jones and Yukon justice department spokesperson Francis Lefebvre separately confirmed via email that a death occurred at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre on Dec. 23.
However, both declined to provide any further details, citing the ongoing investigation.
The Yukon RCMP did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday.