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Hays County Jail inmate dies after medical emergency, sheriff’s office says

An inmate at the Hays County Jail died following a medical emergency, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. 

Officials said a medical emergency was called for an inmate — later identified as James Warren Knight, 41, of Dripping Springs —  on Tuesday at 4:58 p.m. HCSO added that Knight was transported to a local hospital after he was seen by jail medical staff. 

Hospital staff attempted treatment but Knight was pronounced dead on Wednesday at 5:59 a.m., officials said. 

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