Inmate dies at Valley Hospital

A 34-year-old inmate suffering from a chronic medical condition died Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday.

Jason Risner died at Valley Hospital Medical Center. He had been hospitalized since Sept. 11.

Risner was serving a 12- to 30-month sentence for a conviction of grand larceny since Aug. 27.

An autopsy will be conducted, according to the state.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381.

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