NJ Department of Corrections officials are investigating a death that occurred at a prison in the state late last night.
The incident was reported at the Northern State Prison sometime before 9 p.m. where EMS were called to the facility for a medical emergency.
According to a Department of Corrections spokesperson, the inmate died a short time later.
The spokesperson would not release further information on the incident but would only say that circumstances behind the inmate's death is being investigated.
The name of the inmate could not be released until next of kin has been notified the spokesperson said.
Security at the facility was not compromised due to the incident.