Port-of-Spain Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is currently investigating the death of inmate Shurland Brown who was an inmate at the Port-of-Spain Prison.
On March 27, around midday, police received a report of a fracas taking place at the Port-of-Spain Prison.
Upon further investigation, officers learned that five inmates and 17 prison officers were injured.
The injured inmates were taken to Port-of-Spain General Hospital for medical attention where they were treated and later discharged.
In a statement, the TTPS said interviews were also conducted with the injured prison officers, while they were being treated for their injuries.
On March 29, Shurland Brown died while receiving medical attention at the hospital.
Investigations are ongoing.