A prisoner was found dead at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, and two other inmates are suspected of being responsible, according to the Maryland State Police.
The deceased inmate, who has not been publicly named, was found dead late on Monday night. The state police said Tuesday that the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is doing an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
While two suspects and fellow inmates “have been identified” by police, the police said they are not publicizing their identities until the two have been officially charged with a crime.
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The public identification of the victim will wait until the next-of-kin are notified.
North Branch Correctional Institution is a maximum security prison capable of holding 675 inmates, according to the Maryland Manual published by the Maryland State Archives.
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services told WBFF-TV that it “takes this loss of life seriously. Protecting our staff and the individuals in our custody remains our highest priority, and we are committed to a thorough investigation.”
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