Police investigate death of inmate at Delaware prison

SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a prisoner at Delaware’s largest prison.

Delaware State Police announced in a news release that they were investigating the inmate’s death Monday, but did not identify the inmate who died at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Officials said the Division of Forensic Science would perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of the inmate’s death.

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Slain Delaware officer remembered as a hero

SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Hundreds of police officers joined family and friends in saying goodbye to a Delaware officer who authorities say was fatally attacked while responding to a fight. Officers from Delaware, Maryland and other states and members of the community that Delmar police Cpl. Keith Heacook served for 22 years attended the service in Salisbury, Maryland, on Monday. Authorities say Heacook was attacked April 25 by 30-year-old Randon […]

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