TEXARKANA, Ark. -- A Miller County inmate has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, the Miller County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday in a news release.

The inmate, Harry Cooper, 26, of Texarkana, Ark., was found by detention center staff on the floor early Friday morning during routine security checks and inmate escort.

Staff members called for assistance and began life-saving measures. The on-site nurse, LifeNet EMS and Miller County deputies were called to help.

Despite their efforts, Cooper could not be revived.

Arkansas State Police were called to investigate. Cooper's body was sent to the crime lab for an autopsy.

Cooper was being held on a theft of property charge and awaiting transport to Arkansas Department of Corrections.

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