Corona Inmate Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency In Banning Jail Facility

CORONA, CA — A Corona inmate at the Larry Smith Correctional Facility in Banning has died after suffering a medical emergency, prompting authorities to investigate his death Friday.

Deputies found that George Ortiz, 62, of Corona was experiencing an unspecified medical emergency inside his cell Wednesday when custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately conducted livesaving measures until paramedics arrived a short time later. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Investigators from the sheriff's department and the Riverside County coroner's bureau assumed the investigation. Authorities determined that there were no signs of foul play.

Anyone with information regarding Ortiz or his death was asked to contact Investigator Art Rodriguez at 951-955-6950.