SIRT investigating after man dies while in-custody of Kamsack RCMP

An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating after a man died while in the custody of Kamsack RCMP.

According to the police service, RCMP officers arrested a 61-year-old man on June 3 in the community of Kamsack. The man was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.

He made his first appearance in provincial court on June 4 and was remanded into custody while he awaited his next court appearance on June 6.

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However, on June 5, the man was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Kamsack RCMP detachment. Paramedics were called to the scene. However, the man was declared dead.

His family has been notified.

Legislation requires SIRT to investigate anytime someone dies or is seriously injured while in police custody or due to police actions in Saskatchewan.

The police watchdog also investigates allegations of sexual assault or interpersonal violence involving police officers.

Kamsack is located approximately 260 kilometres northeast of Regina.