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SBI investigating death of 45-year-old inmate at Wake County Detention Center
State authorities are investigating after an inmate died at the Wake County Detention Center on Saturday.
The Wake County Sheriff's office confirmed that Carlos Roberts, a 45-year old inmate at the detention center, died while in custody.
According to a news release, medical staff on-site attempted life-saving measures and emergency services were called.
The sheriff's office has referred the case to the State Bureau of Investigation, which is standard protocol for inmate deaths. Any findings would be reported to the Wake County District Attorney.
The sheriff's office said it would also conduct its own internal investigation.
