A new tragic incident has shaken the facilities of a penitentiary center in Catalonia on Monday, leaving as a balance the death of a prisoner convicted of murder. The day has begun dramatically when prison officials have been alerted by an emergency situation in one of the cells.
Mortal fire during the early morning
According to the information provided by official sources of the Department of Justícia, the event has occurred during the early morning in module 5 of the most d’enric penitentiary center, located in the town of El Catllar, in the region of the Tarragonès. An inmate, who was alone in his cell, He has set the mattress fire in what, according to the first hypotheses, it would be a suicide attempt.
The officials have acted immediately after receiving the alert, activating the established emergency protocols. They have quickly extinguished the fire and have proceeded to provide health care to the inmate. Despite the resuscitation maneuvers carried out first by the same officials and subsequently by the health professionals of the prison, the life of the prisoner has not been able to save the life of the prisoner, whose death has probably been caused by the inhalation of the smoke generated by the fire.
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Background of the deceased
The deceased inmate was classified in the second grade penitentiary and He served a 22 -year sentence for murder. The sentence ruled that it would remain deprived of liberty until 2043, at which time it would definitely recover it. The severity of the crime committed by this prisoner years ago adds even more drama to the outcome that occurred this morning, raising issues about prevention protocols in Catalan prison centers.
Ongoing research
After the event, the judicial delegation has moved to the penitentiary center to carry out an exhaustive investigation of the exact circumstances surrounding the death of the inmate. This procedure will allow precisely clarifying if it was effectively a suicide and, if so, determine if there were previous signals or indications that the prisoner could carry out such action.
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In addition to the judicial investigation, the General Directorate d’Afers Penitenciaris has also initiated a complete review of the case. All information available to assess whether there was any failure in surveillance systems is being collected or if there were warning signs that were not sufficiently considered to prevent a fatal outcome.
This unfortunate incident once again puts on the table the crucial importance of constantly reinforcing preventive mechanisms and security protocols within prisons. The ability to effectively detect and react to risk situations such as suicide attempts or violent episodes is essential to guarantee the safety of both inmates and penitentiary personnel.
