Allegany County, MD – Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a 28-year-old inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland. Robert Warren was found deceased in his cell on November 25, prompting a homicide investigation.
Warren, who was serving time at the state prison, was declared dead by emergency medical services after being discovered in his cell. The cause of death was later determined to be homicide, according to autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
A suspect, also an inmate at the facility, has been identified, though authorities have not yet filed charges or publicly released the suspect’s identity. The investigation is still ongoing, and no further details about the circumstances of Warren’s death have been disclosed.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, which was contacted by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) Internal Investigative Unit (IID) on the day of the incident, is leading the investigation. Investigators are receiving assistance from crime scene technicians and DPSCS IID officers as they work to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the fatality.
Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be forwarded to the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office for review to determine whether charges will be filed.
Authorities have assured that the investigation will be thorough, and they are committed to uncovering the facts behind this tragic incident.
The death of Robert Warren marks the latest in a series of inmate fatalities under investigation in Maryland’s correctional facilities. As the inquiry continues, state and local authorities have promised transparency as they move toward resolving the case.
