Inmate Death Under Investigation

Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate last night in Allegany County. The identity of the deceased inmate is pending next of kin notification.  He was declared deceased by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland. Two suspects, also inmates, have been identified.  They have not been charged at this time and are not being identified until charges are placed.

Shortly before midnight on Monday, November 9, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted by investigators from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit (DPSCS IID) about an inmate death.  Investigators are currently awaiting autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine cause and manner of death.

State Police Homicide Unit investigators are continuing the investigation. Assistance is being provided by State Police crime scene technicians and investigators with the DPSCS Internal Investigative Unit.  Upon completion, the investigation will be presented to the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office for review regarding charges. The investigation continues.