JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Deputies are investigating after a 14-year-old died Saturday following a reported medical emergency in Deep East Texas.

According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home on County Road 269 after the teen's family member said the child was having a medical issue.

After EMS took the teen to a hospital, the child died a short time later, the sheriff's office said. Officials have ordered an autopsy and a death investigation is underway.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time," Sheriff Chuck Havard said.

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