The Arkansas Department of Correction is investigating the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive at the Quachita River Correctional Unit in Malvern.

MALVERN, Ark. (KTHV ) - The Arkansas Department of Correction is investigating the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive at the Quachita River Correctional Unit in Malvern.

According to a press release, Antonio G. Rauls was found unresponsive in his cell at 6:05 p.m.

Rauls was taken to the infirmary where emergency medical treatment was administered and was later pronounced dead.

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. ASP will be conducting an investigation in to the death while the Arkansas Department of Correction will be conducting an internal investigation in to the death.