LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – An internal investigation is underway after a 53-year-old woman died in the custody of the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Wednesday afternoon, according to a release.

Officials said officers found the woman unresponsive and in medical distress around 4:30 p.m.

Officers and medical personnel began lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. According to the release, EMS was unable to revive the woman, pronouncing her dead at 5:30 p.m.

Metro Corrections’ Professional Standards Unit launched an internal investigation as standard procedure. The Louisville Metro Police Public Integrity Unit has also begun an investigation, according to officials.

Mental health services have been made available to others in custody who may have been affected by this death and Metro Corrections’ peer support team has been activated for all staff.

Officials said more details will be released after the coroner’s office notifies next of kin.

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