WASHOE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY INMATE PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL AFTER MEDICAL EVENT

Jul 30, 2024

On July 29, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a Washoe County Detention Facility inmate was transported to a local hospital by REMSA due to a medical emergency, where they passed away.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct their official death investigations, and the Medical Examiner’s Office will release the inmate’s name upon next of kin notification.

While this investigation is ongoing, there is no indication of self-harm, foul play, or criminal activity at this time.

Deputy Cade Goodman

Public Information Officer