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Horizon inmate dead, correctional officer hospitalised

Published:Wednesday | July 3, 2019 | 2:40 PM

An inmate is now dead following an incident at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in Kingston.

A correctional officer is also hospitalised.

The Department of Correctional Services confirmed the tragedy.

But, it said it would not provide further information as a probe is currently under way to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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