Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Shane Lanham
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : White
Date : 03/29/2025
Location : Eastern Correctional Institution
City : Westover
County : Somerset
State : Maryland
Agency : Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Beaten/bludgeoned
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 29, 2025, Shane Lanham, 28, was found unresponsive in his cell at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover. He was pronounced dead at the jail. Maryland State Police are investigating and have identified another detained individual as assailant. The Homicide Unit and Forensic Sciences Division are conducting the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2025/03/30/inmate-dies-at-somerset-countys-eci-maryland-state-police-on-case/82730329007/
https://news.maryland.gov/msp/2025/03/30/state-prison-inmate-death-under-investigation/
https://wjla.com/news/local/somerset-county-inmate-death-investigation-found-lying-unresponsive-maryland-state-police-homicide-crime-scene-forensic-sciences-serving-time-eastern-correctional-institute-westover-cell
