CUMBERLAND, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County.
The inmate was identified as 30-year-old Elias Alvarado. Officials say he was declared dead on July 18.
A suspect, another inmate, has also been identified. He has not been charged at this time.
Investigation revealed Alvarado was standing in a hallway on the tier he lived on with another inmate prior to being found lying on the ground.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
