An inmate at the Caddo Correctional Center was found unresponsive Tuesday and later pronounced deceased, according to Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

The inmate participated in scheduled recreation from 7:10 a.m. until 9 a.m., then returned to his cell. At 10:18 a.m., deputies opened the cell door for meal service and were informed by the inmate's cellmate that he had attempted to wake the inmate for lunch but found him unresponsive.

The Shreveport Fire Department responded and transported the inmate to Willis-Knighton North at 2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, where medical personnel pronounced the inmate deceased.
There are currently no signs of foul play. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office following its investigation.

The inmate's identity will be released by the coroner's office once the next of kin have been notified.

The incident remains under investigation.

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