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Man dead after dispute between two inmates at Port Coquitlam, B.C., jail
COQUITLAM, B.C. – Police say a man has died following an altercation between two inmates at a jail in Port Coquitlam, B.C.
RCMP were called to the North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre on Sunday when staff reported the incident between two men.
One man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died Friday.
The other man, a 27-year-old inmate, was charged with aggravated assault and remains in custody.
Police say further charges against him are being considered.
The Integrated Homicide Investigations Team has taken over the case.
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