Sheriff: Inmate death reported at West Baton Rouge correctional facility

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported inmate death on Sunday, July 5.

According to the sheriff’s office, WBR Correctional deputies were called to an unresponsive inmate in a cell on Sunday evening. The cellmate notified deputies, who immediately administered first aid while emergency medical services were on the way, WBRSO said.

The inmate was pronounced dead, and the West Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office is investigating the cause of death…

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