Philadelphia

Woman Dies in Berks County Prison Cell

State police investigated after an inmate was found dead inside her Pennsylvania prison cell.

The 26-year-old woman was found dead in her cell around noon Thursday at Berks County Prison, about 55 miles northwest of Philadelphia in Leesport, authorities said.

Her cause of the death was pending, but didn't appear suspicious, said state troopers. Her identity was withheld until her family could be notified. An autopsy is planned on Friday.

Further details weren't immediately available.

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