By Associated Press - Thursday, May 24, 2018

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - Police say they are investigating the death of a 68-year-old inmate in Virginia.

The Washington Post reports the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center inmate was found unconscious in his cell Wednesday morning. Police say preliminarily, there are no signs of foul play.

A county police news release says several deputies and medical staff responded, started life saving measures and called for rescue. Rescue responded and continued lifesaving measures, but was unable to revive him. The man was pronounced dead shortly before noon.

The identity of the inmate has not been released.

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