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Inmate found unresponsive at Rhode Island women’s prison dies The matter is under active investigation, so we are very limited in what we can officially discuss. No foul play is suspected.
April 19, 2021 7:50 pm
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CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- The Department of Corrections said Monday an inmate at the Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility died, and a corrections officer was taken to the hospital after being assaulted.
J.R. Ventura, a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections said the two incidents were separate.
Correctional officers found the unresponsive inmate alone in her room. Ventura said staff immediately preformed CPR while Cranston rescue crews arrived.