Morris County Inmate Dies In Custody

MORRISTOWN, NJ — An inmate at the Morris County Correctional Facility died of what appears to be natural causes Tuesday, January 30 at the Morristown Medical Center.

Alhakeem Pray, 44, had been an inmate at the Correctional Facility since August 15, 2017. On Tuesday morning, Pray was found to be experiencing a medical issue. Medical aid was rendered and he was transported to the Morristown Medical Center for further treatment. He later succumbed to his medical issues while at the hospital.

The cause of death appears to be Pulmonary Thromboembolism due to deep leg vein thrombosis, or blood clots, the Morris County Medical Examiner said.

The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

This investigation is ongoing, however the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the manner of death to be natural.