Officials: East Moline prison staffer dies from injuries while performing maintenance duties outside facility
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - An East Moline Correctional Center staff member died Tuesday from injuries suffered while performing maintenance duties outside of the facility.
Details are limited, but a spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Corrections said in an email:
“A staff member at East Moline Correctional Center, died this afternoon as a result of injuries suffered while performing maintenance duties outside the facility. The Department joins the family and loved ones in mourning and will remember and honor their dedication to public service. The department appreciates the efforts of all staff and emergency personnel that responded to the scene.”
The incident is under investigation, the spokesperson added.
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