BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTW) -- The Marlboro County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Evans Correctional Institution in Bennettsville.

The inmate at the medium-security state prison died on Saturday, according to Coroner De'Aron Smith. The person's name is being withheld pending notification of family members and the completion of the investigation.

No additional information was immediately available. A forensic autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death will be conducted at a later date, Smith said.

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