From The Banner · Justin Fenton · · 50s
Hagerstown prisoner dies after months without inmate killing
First inmate homicide in Maryland since May.
In brief
First inmate homicide in Maryland since May. A Maryland prisoner was fatally stabbed at Hagerstown prison after a year without inmate deaths. Originally reported by The Banner.
First inmate death in Maryland
A prisoner was fatally stabbed at Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown.
First homicide since May
This marks the first inmate killing in Maryland since May.
Seven killed in first five months
Seven prisoners died in Maryland prisons through May this year.
Homicide rate quadrupled
Inmate homicides quadrupled from 2023 to 2025, rising from three to 14.
Staffing claims
Union officials say staffing shortages created dangerous conditions.
Investigation ongoing
State police say the investigation is active and ongoing.
The essence
A Maryland prisoner was fatally stabbed at Hagerstown prison after a year without inmate deaths.
