TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a jail inmate.
According to the sheriff's office, 47-year-old Christopher Montrell Woodard reported that he was not feeling well around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday. "Before Woodard could be transferred to the medical wing for evaluation, he became unresponsive," TPSO officials said. The medical staff called for an ambulance and conducted life-saving measures.
Woodward was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He had been in jail since Monday, July 22. Woodward was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant.
His death is under investigation. An autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death.
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