SCI Somerset Inmate Dead After Being Found Unresponsive In Cell

SOMERSET, Pa. (KDKA) - An inmate at the Somerset State Correctional Institution has died.

Superintendent Eric Tice reported the death on Monday.

According to the state Department of Corrections, 30-year-old Brandin Piper was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning, just after 11:30.

They say staff provided medical assistance until first responders could arrive. EMS pronounced him dead.

Piper was reportedly serving 9 months to 2 years from Adams County for simple assault. He was at the correctional institution since April 2019.

State Police are investigating, per policy.