Southern Nevada inmate dies at Las Vegas hospital

The inmate was pronounced dead at MountainView Hospital, state officials said.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:49am

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An inmate at a Southern Nevada prison died at a Las Vegas hospital on Saturday, according to a news release from the Nevada Department of Corrections. Eddie Mushawevans, 46, died at MountainView Hospital on Saturday, the department said in a press release. No cause of death was provided, and an autopsy was requested.

Why it matters

Inmate deaths in state prisons are a serious matter that require investigation to determine the cause and ensure the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals.

The details

Eddie Mushawevans, 46, was serving a sentence of three to eight years at Southern Desert Correctional Center in Indian Springs for trafficking a controlled substance. He began his sentence in June at the Clark County Detention Center and came to Southern Desert in November.

  • Eddie Mushawevans died at MountainView Hospital on Saturday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Nevada Department of Corrections

The state agency responsible for the management and oversight of Nevada's prison system.

Eddie Mushawevans

A 46-year-old inmate who died at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas.

Southern Desert Correctional Center

The prison facility where Eddie Mushawevans was serving his sentence, located in Indian Springs, Nevada.

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What’s next

The Nevada Department of Corrections has requested an autopsy to determine the cause of Eddie Mushawevans' death.

The takeaway

Inmate deaths in state prisons require thorough investigation to ensure the safety and well-being of incarcerated individuals, and to identify any issues or concerns within the correctional system.