HAYS COUNTY — A medical emergency was called for an inmate incarcerated at the Hays County Jail on Aug. 16 at approximately 4:58 p.m.
The inmate, identified as James Warren Knight, 41, from Dripping Springs, was seen by jail medical staff and was then transported to a local area hospital. Hospital staff began treatment on Knight, but despite their efforts, Knight was pronounced dead on Aug. 17 at 5:59 a.m.
The preliminary investigation does not indicate any foul play; however, the autopsy results are pending, according to a news release.
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