David Silva, 46, was involved in an encounter with officers on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at the Newark prison, the AG’s office said Monday, Dec. 16. Silva was later pronounced dead at a hospital on Thursday, Dec. 12, officials confirmed.
The names of the involved officers are not being released, and no further details have been provided as the investigation remains ongoing.
Records show Silva had been serving a 43-year sentence for murder, and had been incarcerated since 2013.
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is leading the investigation. No additional information was immediately available.
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