Yukon Coroner's Service investigating death at Whitehorse jail

The Yukon Coroner's Service is investigating after a person died at the Whitehorse jail on Monday.

Chief Coroner Heather Jones and Yukon justice department spokespersonFrancis Lefebvreseparately confirmedvia email that a death occurred at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre on Dec. 23.

However, both declined to provide any further details, citing the ongoing investigation.

The Yukon RCMP did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday.