Millhaven inmate facing second-degree murder charge in death at prison

Two Correctional Service of Canada vehicles stand outside the Millhaven Institution maximum-security prison in Bath, Ont., on Saturday, September 29, 2012. an OPP-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad responded after correctional officers reported that an inmate had been found with life-threatening injuries at Millhaven Institute. The force says 29-year-old Victor James was later pronounced dead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

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MILLHAVEN, Ont. - Ontario Provincial Police have charged an inmate at a maximum-security prison near Kingston, Ont., in the death of another.

They say an an OPP-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad responded to Millhaven Institution on Jan. 8 after correctional officers reported that an inmate had been found with life-threatening injuries.

The force says 29-year-old Victor James later died.

Police say another inmate at the prison was charged with second-degree murder on Tuesday and is in custody.

They say the accused is scheduled to appear in provincial court in late January.

The OPP-led investigation also involves the Correctional Services of Canada and the coroner's office.

This report by ɫtvwas first published Jan.11, 2022.

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