Nevada Department of Corrections inmate dies in apparent hanging
The Nevada Department of Corrections is investigating an apparent suicide that occurred early Saturday morning.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., correctional officers found Inmate John Morse, 27. hanging in the bathroom area of his housing unit at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.
Responding staff immediately began life saving measures which were unsuccessful. Morse was pronounced dead at approximately 3:14 a.m.
Inmate Morse was committed from Washoe County on Jan. 23, 2015 and was serving 60-246 months for Kidnapping II, Battery by Strangulation, and Battery by Prisoner.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Coroner responded and an autopsy is being scheduled. Next of kin have been notified.