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Oklahoma County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive

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Oklahoma County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive

Authorities say an inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center died after being found unresponsive in his cell Saturday night. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5's YouTube channelThe inmate was found unresponsive during a sight check at 7:10 p.m., and a detention officer called for medical personnel and started life-saving measures. Oklahoma County Detention Center officials said Narcan was also administered. EMSA paramedics and Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel arrived and continued life-saving measures, but the inmate died. >> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The Oklahoma County Detention Center identified the inmate as 37-year-old Vincent Riggie. He was booked into the jail on Nov. 4 for aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs and possession of a controlled substance. An investigation into Riggie's death is underway. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death. Top Headlines TIMELINE: Bitter cold continues, snow possible Monday in Oklahoma VIDEO: Youth basketball coach accused of ramming car into parent after heated argument TikTok ban takes effect Oklahoma set to receive more than $18 million to combat homelessness Gaza ceasefire takes hold after another delay, raising hopes of ending the war and freeing hostages

Authorities say an inmate at the Oklahoma County Detention Center died after being found unresponsive in his cell Saturday night.

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The inmate was found unresponsive during a sight check at 7:10 p.m., and a detention officer called for medical personnel and started life-saving measures. Oklahoma County Detention Center officials said Narcan was also administered.

EMSA paramedics and Oklahoma City Fire Department personnel arrived and continued life-saving measures, but the inmate died.

>> Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.

The Oklahoma County Detention Center identified the inmate as 37-year-old Vincent Riggie. He was booked into the jail on Nov. 4 for aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs and possession of a controlled substance.

An investigation into Riggie's death is underway. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death.

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