Georgetown, Del. — A 63-year-old man in custody at Sussex Correctional Institution died Tuesday night following a medical emergency, according to the Delaware Department of Correction. The individual, identified as Bryan Moore of Georgetown, reported difficulty breathing to prison medical staff around 8 p.m. on April 8. After an initial assessment, a medical alert was issued. Officials said Moore became unresponsive shortly afterward, prompting immediate life-saving efforts by staff on site. Emergency Medical Services arrived and continued resuscitation efforts while transporting Moore to Beebe Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 9:21 p.m. by medical personnel at the facility. Moore had been incarcerated since March 3 and was being held as a pre-trial detainee. His charges included strangulation, assault, and breach of conditions. The Delaware Division of Forensic Science is conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause of death. No foul play is suspected at this time, and the incident remains under review in accordance with standard procedures following an in-custody death.
