A tragic incident occurred at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland where a 28-year-old inmate, Robert Warren, was found dead in his own cell. The inmate was declared deceased by emergency medical service personnel on Monday. A suspect, also an inmate, has been identified but not yet charged by authorities. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is investigating the case, with assistance from crime scene technicians and investigators from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit.
The cause of death has not been disclosed by authorities, but the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Warren’s death as a homicide. Once the suspect is charged, more details are expected to be released. The investigation is ongoing and the case will be presented to the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office for review regarding potential charges.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers and violence that can occur within correctional facilities, and raises questions about the safety and security of inmates in state prisons.
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