AUBURN, N.Y. (WKBW) — The New York State Department of Corrections said an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility died in his cell.
DOCCS officials said 61-year-old Jonathan Grant was found unresponsive in his cell.
According to DOCCS, facility security, medical staff, and a National Guard member began life-saving measures, including CPR and administering Narcan, but Grant was pronounced dead shortly later.
The National Guard member was there due to an order from the state to support corrections workers during the ongoing corrections strike. Corrections workers have told us they are calling for better working conditions. You can find all the updates on that unauthorized strike here.
According to DOCCS, Jonathan Grant was serving 34-40 years for rape and burglary in Kings County. We're told the County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death and all deaths in DOCCS’ facilities are reviewed by the State Commission of Correction.
