Inmate dies at Las Vegas hospital, officials say

Inmate dies at Las Vegas hospital, officials say August 5, 2026 - 8:00 pm An inmate from Clark County died at a Las Vegas hospital on Tuesday, authorities said. Derick Butler, 38, was pronounced dead at Centennial Hills Hospital, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced in a statement issued Wednesday. Butler was serving a 24‑to‑60‑month sentence at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs for firearm possession by a former felon. He had been incarcerated there since December 20, 2024, after transfer from Clark County. Officials notified his next‑of‑kin.