An inmate at the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center died after suffering a medical emergency Wednesday night despite lifesaving measures by deputies and medical personnel, Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said.

Two other inmates also experienced medical emergencies but recovered, the sheriff said in a statement. The three male inmates were discovered ill about 8:15 p.m. inside a dorm.

The Sheriff's Office said investigators suspect the incident may be related to a drug overdose; however, the cause of death has not been confirmed. The official cause will be determined by an autopsy.

The inmate who died, Jeremy Paul, was being housed for the Louisiana Office of Corrections and had been at the West Baton Rouge jail since September 2024.

A criminal investigation is underway, the Sheriff's Offic

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