Investigation launched into Washington County inmate death

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a state prison inmate in Washington County, authorities announced Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as 27-year-old Kelvin Hite, a state prison inmate serving time at Roxbury Correctional Institution.

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Shortly before 2 p.m. on May 4, investigators with the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit were contacted by investigators with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit (DPSCS IIU) about an inmate death.

The preliminary investigation found that Hite was found unresponsive in his cell and was later pronounced dead, officials said. He was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the victim’s cause and manner of death.

Police believe the victim’s cellmate was in the cell at the time of his death. The suspect has not been formally identified until charges are placed, according to officials.

State Police Homicide Unit investigators continue to investigate. State Police crime scene technicians and DPSCS IIU investigators are providing assistance.

Once completed, the investigation will be presented to the Office of the State’s Attorney in Washington County for review regarding charges.