The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has reported the death of an inmate at the Auburn Correctional Facility.
On Saturday, February 22nd, 61-year-old Jonathan Grant was discovered unresponsive in his cell. He was pronounced dead shortly after 8:30am.
Grant was serving a lengthy sentence of 34 to 40 years following convictions for first-degree rape and first-degree burglary.
In their statement, DOCCS noted:
“Jonathan Grant (DOB 11/11/1963; DIN 11A3550) was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:32 AM on February 22, 2025, at Auburn Correctional Facility. He was found unresponsive in his cell. Security personnel and medical staff, along with a member of the National Guard, initiated life-saving efforts, including CPR and the administration of Narcan. Local EMTs arrived and continued care until Mr. Grant was declared dead by a paramedic. He had been incarcerated since August 11, 2011.”
This incident occurs against the backdrop of ongoing strikes by prison workers that began on February 18th.
Inmate Found Dead in Jail Cell