Jefferson Parish Jail Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency

Key in Jail Cell Door

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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate in the parish jail.

Sheriff Joseph Lopinto says the inmate was taken from the lockup to a local hospital on Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency.

The inmate was pronounced dead on Thursday morning.

The sheriff's office says an autopsy is scheduled determine the inmate's cause of death. No further details were released.

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