Inmate killed inside cell at Clark County Detention Center

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police are investigating after an inmate was found dead inside his cell at the Clark County Detention Center.

According to Las Vegas metro police, a corrections officer was conducting routine checks on Dec. 26 at 11:20 p.m. when they noticed the inmate lying on the ground.

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When officers entered the cell, they determined the inmate had what appeared to be blunt force injuries.

That inmate died at the detention center…

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