ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating the death of a state prison inmate Monday night in Allegany County, authorities said.
The inmate was serving time at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland. His identity has not been released as authorities work to notify his next of kin.
He was declared dead by emergency medical service personnel.
Two inmates have been identified as suspects. They have not been charged, and their names are being withheld until charges are filed.
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Shortly before midnight on Nov. 9, the MSP 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 awaiting autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to determine cause and manner of death.
Assistance is being provided by MSP crime scene technicians and investigators with the DPSCS IID.
When completed, the investigation will be presented to the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office for review regarding charges.
The investigation is ongoing.
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