The death of an inmate from Atlantic Institution in Renous is under investigation.

Correctional Service Canada says Matthew Marshall died in custody on Sunday.

Marshall was serving a sentence of more than 10 years for a number of charges, including:

• robbery;
• failure to comply with a probation officer;
• possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm with ammunition (x2);
• assault causing bodily harm (x3);
• possession of a controlled substance;
• assault with intentional use of force;
• unauthorized possession of a firearm/prohibited or restricted weapon in a motor vehicle;
• possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order;
• assaulting a peace officer (x2);
• carrying a concealed weapon; and
• prison breach with intent.

“As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances,” corrections officials said in a news release.