Richmond County inmate found dead; cause of death is unknown

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Authorities in east Georgia are investigating the death of an inmate.

The Augusta Chronicle reports (bit.ly/1W1FZru) that the Richmond County inmate was found dead early Sunday at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen said the cause of death is unknown, and an autopsy is planned. The inmate’s name wasn’t released Sunday.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Richmond County Coroner’s Office with the investigation.

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Information from: The Augusta Chronicle , https://www.augustachronicle.com