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Cause of death still unknown for R.I. corrections recruit

The Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—State medical officials have not yet determined why a correctional officer recruit died during routine physical tests over the weekend.

more stories like thisThe state medical examiner’s office on Monday said it was continuing to investigate why Jamal Jackson, a recruit at the Donald Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, died.

The 30-year-old Jackson was participating in a standard series of tests Saturday, including push-ups, sit-ups and a one-and-a-half mile run.

He complained to staff members after the run that he was feeling dizzy. Then he collapsed and became unresponsive.