Inmate death reported at parish jail; no foul play suspected

heriff Gary Driskell reported the death of an inmate at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center in the early morning hours Saturday.
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The inmate became unresponsive in his dorm at the LEC. Corrections and medical staff responded and performed CPR until medics with Acadian Ambulance arrived to provide medical care, the Sheriff's Office sad.
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Despite lifesaving efforts, the inmate was pronounced dead.
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At this time, there is no suspicion of foul play and per protocol, a death investigation is ongoing at this time, the Sheriff's Office said.

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