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Northern Nevada inmate, 67, dies at Reno hospital

A 67-year-old inmate died at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno on Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections said in a release.

Gregory Kovner was committed from Douglas County on April 7, 2010. He was serving 48 to 168 months for robbery with a victim over 65 enhancement.

His cause of death will be determined by the Washoe County coroner's office.

Contact Christian Bertolaccini at cbertolaccini@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find him on Twitter:@bertolaccinic

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