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Authorities investigate inmate death in Natchitoches Parish
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Friday, February 26 2021
Feb 26, 2021
February 26, 2021 2:46 PM
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NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) Louisiana authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at a detention center in the northern part of the state.
Vernell Brooks, 38, of Natchitoches was found unresponsive early Thursday in his cell at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
Brooks was transported to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center where attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, news outlets reported.
Sheriff Stuart Wright said the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Wright did not provide details on the sentence or crime Brooks was being held on.
Upon arrival officers located Edward Weathers (B/M, 48 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) suffering from a gunshot wound.
Weathers was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coronerâs Office as a result of his injuries.
The Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available.
If you would like to report suspicious activity or an emergency please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Trent Perritt at (318) 238-3914. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
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