Inmate dies after attack in jail

An inmate who was assaulted earlier this month while in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre has died from his injuries, Calgary police have confirmed. Alvin Clifford Chiniquay, 40, had been in hospital on life support since he was allegedly attacked by his cellmate.

He was found in life-threatening condition by emergency responders at about 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 9.

The victim’s cellmate was taken into custody. The homicide unit continues to investigate, but police say charges are expected to be laid against Chiniquay’s cellmate.

Chiniquay was taken off life support on Thursday. An autopsy is expected to take place.