SHAUN HARDEN DEATH: INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER INMATE’S SUSPICIOUS DEATH AT SCI PHOENIX
A 45-year-old inmate, Shaun Harden, was found unresponsive in his cell at the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix on Friday evening, and despite resuscitation efforts, was pronounced dead on Saturday. The Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed that Harden’s death is being investigated as a homicide, with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office leading the inquiry.
Harden, from Nemacolin in Greene County, was serving a sentence of four to eight years for crimes involving the indecent assault of a child, corruption of minors, and related charges. He had been convicted in 2015 for engaging in inappropriate acts with an 11-year-old girl and two boys, ages 11 and 12, in separate incidents.
While the specific circumstances of Harden’s death remain unclear, sources within the prison indicate that he had recently been placed in a cell with another inmate, who allegedly attacked him fatally. This incident marks the second homicide at SCI Phoenix this year, following the death of inmate Ashokkumar Guru in August.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is working to determine the circumstances surrounding Harden’s death. The incident raises concerns about prison safety and the protection of inmates, and highlights the need for a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.
As the investigation continues, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and the Pennsylvania State Police are working together to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The identity of the suspect has not been released, and it is unclear whether any charges have been filed.
The death of Shaun Harden is a tragic incident that highlights the need for increased vigilance and safety measures within the prison system. The investigation is ongoing, and it is essential to allow the legal process to run its course to ensure that justice is served.
