Parish inmate dies; no evidence of foul play, Sheriff's Office says
Thu, 10/20/2022 - 9:43pm
An inmate at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center died Thursday after being hospitalized, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said.
There is no evidence of foul play, the Sheriff's Office said
The inmate, identified as Eric Charles Jr., 32, of Morgan City, was found unresponsive Wednesday at the Law Enforcement Center. Correctional officers and nursing staff responded, as well as EMTs with Acadian Ambulance.
Charles was transported to Franklin Foundation Hospital and then on to Lafayette General Medical Center by helicopter, the Sheriff's Office said.
Charles’ death remains under investigation. An autopsy is pending.