Inmate dies after assault at Franklin Correctional Facility in Malone
An inmate at Franklin Correctional Facility in Malone died after being kicked in the head during an assault, according to the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
An inmate at Franklin Correctional Facility in Malone died after another inmate allegedly kicked him in the head during an assault on Oct. 22, according to the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, or NYSCOPBA. The injured inmate was taken to a hospital and died Oct. 24, the union said.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the inmate who died initiated the altercation, according to NYSCOPBA. The union also listed nine other recent incidents at the prison, including inmate fights and the discovery of contraband.
Franklin Correctional Facility is a medium-security men's prison at 62 Bare Hill Road in Malone. NYSCOPBA has called for lawmakers to address double-bunking during the upcoming legislative session.
Relatives of Franklin inmates can contact the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision at (518) 483-6040.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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