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Pendleton correctional inmate dies at hospital

PENDLETON, Ind. (WISH) – An inmate at the Pendleton Correctional Facility died on Monday afternoon, according to the PCF Superintendent Dushan Zatecky.

Just after 1 p.m. 32-year-old Justin Addler barricaded himself in his cell and showed a weapon. He refused orders from staff members to put the weapon down and was placed in restraints.

Addler was escorted to the Health Care Center where he was given medical treatment. He was later taken to a hospital for observation. While at the hospital Addler was found in an unresponsive state. Lifesaving procedures were performed, but Addler was pronounced dead at 4:17 p.m.

Addler was originally from Crawfordsville. He was sentenced out of Tippecanoe County for dealing in cocaine and carrying a handgun without a license. His scheduled release date was April 6, 2026.

The cause of death was being investigated. Results from an autopsy and toxicology test were pending.