Investigation Underway After Patient Dies in Saskatoon Hospital Following ‘Altercation’ With Security

Investigation Underway After Patient Dies in Saskatoon Hospital Following ‘Altercation’ With Security
A police vehicle can be seen outside of the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on July 17, 2024. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu
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Saskatoon police are investigating after a patient at a local hospital died following an altercation with security officers, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

The health authority said the incident happened on Jan. 9 after a staff member called SHA protective service officers to a patient room over a “safety concern” at the Royal University Hospital.