Inmate Injured In Prison Fall Dies: DOC

SOMERS, CT — An internal investigation has been initiated following the death of an inmate at the Osborn Correctional Institution, with two Department of Correction nurses being placed on administrative leave.

The DOC is investigating an early-morning incident on Jan. 9 where Jose Peralta, 36, of Waterbury, suffered a contusion to the back of his head after a fall. Staff members responded at 12:59 a.m. and found Peralta lying on his back on the floor of a dormitory area. He was conscious, and was taken to the onsite infirmary for treatment. While there, his condition began to deteriorate, DOC officials said.

Staff initiated lifesaving measures and activated 911. Peralta was taken via ambulance to a local emergency room for treatment, and was pronounced dead at 2:50 a.m. After a preliminary review of the incident, the two nurses were placed on administrative leave effective Jan. 10, DOC officials said

Peralta had been housed at Osborn since Feb. 19, 2019, following his conviction on charges of third-degree assault and third-degree burglary, officials said.