Department of Corrections confirms fourth Century prison inmate death of 2022
The Office of Inspector General has begun an investigation after a fourth Century Correctional Institute inmate died Friday.
The Public Affairs unit of the Florida Department of Corrections told the News Journal in an email they can only confirm the investigation and cannot comment on the case.
"We can confirm the Office of Inspector General is currently investigating an incident which resulted in the death of an inmate at Century Correctional Institution on Friday, November 25, 2022," the email stated. "Due to the open/active investigation, information is limited at this time. Once the investigation is complete, more information will be available to the public."
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The other three inmate deaths occurred this year on April 17, May 14 and July 14, according to the Department of Corrections inmate mortality statistics.
None of the four names of the inmates who died have been released by the DOC. The investigation status of the other three inmates is currently labeled as "open."
"The Florida Department of Corrections is committed to providing for the safety and wellbeing of all inmates in custody," the FDC email read. "Inmates who cause harm to others are held accountable for their actions. This includes administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges if applicable. This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates."
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Fourth Century Correctional Institute inmate dies in custody this year
