Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Christopher Dorsey

36 years old · died January 23, 2020 · Maryland Correctional Training Center, Washington County, Maryland

Christopher Dorsey, 36, died on January 23, 2020, at the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, where he was held. According to a CBS News report, medical personnel pronounced him dead that afternoon after he was found unresponsive in his cell. The Maryland State Police announced the death in a news release, and its Homicide Unit investigated after the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services referred the case. The cause and manner of death are listed as pending, and the findings are to go to the Washington County State's Attorney's Office for review.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Maryland State Police (outside investigators).

News reports (3)