MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at Ouachita Correctional Center.

OPSO says deputies were called to OCC on Nov. 5 regarding a medical emergency.

According to OPSO, an inmate was found unresponsive in their cell. The inmate died despite deputies performing life-saving measures, OPSO says.

OPSO says investigators reviewed security footage, and there are allegedly no signs of foul play.

Autopsy results are pending.

The investigation is ongoing.

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