The Waterbury Times|Published Dec 4, 2025 5:53PM

Waterbury-The Waterbury Times can now confirm that the inmate involved in Monday’s assault on a correction officer at Osborn Correctional Institution has died.

Breaking News Exclusive: Inmate Who Attacked Connecticut Corrections Officer at Osborn Allegedly Found Dead

State officials identified the individual as Jaishon Bellamy, 27, of East Hartford. His death has been ruled an apparent suicide, according to the Department of Correction.

This update confirms the initial information first reported by the Waterbury Times earlier this week regarding the incident and the identity of the inmate involved.

Further details are pending official review.

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