MARYSVILLE, Calif. —

A 39-year-old man has died after he experienced a medical emergency while he was held at Yuba County Jail, according to the sheriff's office.

Around 12:30 p.m. Monday, officials said correctional officers responded to the medical emergency and performed life-saving measures until paramedics and fire personnel arrived. However, the inmate was pronounced dead.

The man who died has not yet been identified.

Officials said the 39-year-old had been in custody since August, but they did not share what charges he was booked for.

The inmate's cause of death is under investigation.

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