ST. GABRIEL — A 50-year-old inmate died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, Department of Corrections officials said.

Paul Gathreaux died Tuesday, officials said. 

Gathreaux's cause of death is still pending, with an autopsy ordered. 

DOC said they are investigating Gathreaux's death.

WBRZ has reported on several other inmate deaths at Elayn Hunt this year alone, with the most recent being the death of 42-year-old David Closson on March 6.