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.
Knight was in custody for multiple charges out of Hays County to include Resisting Arrest/Search or Transport – Class A misdemeanor, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon – Class A misdemeanor, Criminal Mischief – Class B misdemeanor, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 2nd-degree Felony, Violation of Protective Order – Class A misdemeanor, Tampering with ID Number – Class A misdemeanor and a charge out of Austin Police Department for Possession of Child Pornography – 3rd-degree Felony.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident and any further questions will need to be directed to the Department of Public Safety.
