Investigation ordered following death of inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish

PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) – An investigation has been ordered following the death of an inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish.

According to deputies, the inmate was discovered unresponsive inside a cell just after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. They added that a cellmate alerted staff members about the situation.

Authorities said the staff members responded and administered first aid until EMS arrived. Despite the efforts, the inmate was pronounced dead…

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