RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - Wednesday morning, a 27-year-old white male inmate at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center was found unresponsive in his cell by detention personnel.

The inmate was housed alone as a preventative measure and was being checked on frequently by staff.

Upon discovering the inmate was unresponsive, detention personnel immediately called for medical staff, who responded and initiated lifesaving measures.

Central EMS arrived and took over care. The inmate was transported to Wellstar MCG, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been contacted and will serve as the lead investigative agency in this matter.

Sheriff Eugene Brantley stated: “The safety and well-being of every individual in our custody is a top priority for

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