Inmate dies at Lake Region Correctional Facility in North Dakota

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 17:51 · Archive

An inmate at Lake Region Correctional Facility in Devils Lake, North Dakota died at Altru Hospital following a medical emergency.

An incarcerated individual died at Altru Hospital on Tuesday following a medical emergency at the Lake Region Correctional Facility in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Jail staff became aware of the emergency at 12:48pm and transported the inmate by ambulance to the hospital for medical treatment. Despite medical efforts, the individual died. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the medical emergency and death. No details about the individual's medical condition or cause of death have been released.

This is the latest in a series of deaths at the facility this year, with the majority being suicides according to the outlets. Earlier deaths at Lake Region Correctional Facility included a 46-year-old inmate in May 2026 following an apparent suicide attempt, and an inmate found hanging in a shower in January 2026. A correctional officer at the facility also died by suicide in February 2026.

Families of several inmates have been calling for safety improvements at the facility.

How it is being reported

• Lake Region Correctional Facility inmate diesThis is the third death of an inmate reported at the facility this year.Kfyrtv · 3 Nov, 15:19
• Lake Region Correctional Facility inmate diesThe incarcerated individual died at Altru Hospital.Valleynewslive · 3 Nov, 15:19

In this story: Lake Region Correctional Facility · Devils Lake · North Dakota · Altru Hospital · North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation

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