On July 20, 2023, Terrell Smith, 40, from Quebec and Christopher Brass, 40 from Winnipeg, were charged with First Degree Murder, in relation to the homicide of a 33-year-old male that occurred on July 17, 2023, at Stony Mountain Institution.
During the course of the investigation, it has been determined that two Correctional Services Officers used their firearms to disrupt the riot, which involved approximately 50 inmates. One inmate sustained a gunshot wound and remains in hospital. The six other inmates who were injured and taken to hospital have since been released.
Officers seized approximately 50 jail-made weapons.
The investigation into the riot is ongoing.
On July 17, 2023, at approximately 6:35 pm, Stonewall RCMP responded to a large fight between inmates at Stony Mountain Institution.
It was reported that some of the inmates involved were armed with edged weapons.
Seven inmates were injured and taken to hospital.
A 33-year-old male inmate from Winnipeg, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
RCMP Major Crime Services, along with Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.