Man found dead by suicide at Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake

Man found dead by suicide at Lake Region Correctional Center in Devils Lake

DEVILS LAKE — A man was found dead by suicide in a jail cell at a facility in Devils Lake. According to a release from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, the 67-year-old died "from injuries sustained from a suicide by hanging" on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Lake Region Correctional Center. Another inmate notified staff about the man's suicide, which was in the shower area of the jail cell. "Despite extensive life-saving measures, the individua…

Man found dead at Lake Region Correctional Center, apparent suicide

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – A man who was in custody at the Lake Region Correctional Center was found dead on Tuesday, Jan. 27. According to a press release from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, a 67-year-old male died from injuries sustained from an apparent suicide by hanging. Correctional staff were notified by another inmate who found the individual hanging in the shower area of the jail cell. Despite extensive lifesaving measures that were taken…