JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating an in-custody death that happened on the morning of Oct. 18, according to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto.

According to JPSO, a woman was seen by deputies "slouched over" at around 1:15 a.m. and was found to be "unresponsive." After life-saving measures were administered by on-site medical personnel, the woman was pronounced dead at 1:37 a.m.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of her death, according to JPSO. No further information is available for release.

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