The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a Wood County Jail inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday, Nov. 3.

According to a news release from Wood County Sheriff Kelly Cole, jail staff conducting routine cell checks around noon discovered the man lying on the floor of his cell.

Staff entered the cell and found him unresponsive. Jail medical personnel began lifesaving measures while emergency medical services were summoned.

The inmate was transported to UT Health Quitman, where he was later pronounced dead. The inmate’s identity, age and cause of death were not disclosed in the release. His next of kin had been notified.

The Texas Rangers are investigating the death. Under Texas Commission on Jail Standards rules, an outside law enforcement agency is appointed to investigate deaths of inmates in county custody.

“The Sheriff’s Office sends its condolences to the detainee’s family and friends,” Cole said in the release.

The Monitor will continue following the investigation and report additional findings as they become available.