TUCSON, AZ – James Walker, 44, (ADCRR #127828) died on March 02, 2024, from an apparent act of self-harm by hanging.

Prison staff discovered Walker unresponsive in his housing unit on March 02, 2024, and conducted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived onsite. Responding paramedics in consultation with medical staff pronounced Walker deceased.

Inmate Walker was admitted to ADCRR custody in 2018 after he was sentenced out of Maricopa County for Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, and a Dangerous Drug Violation.

His assigned housing location was Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson.

All inmate deaths are investigated in consultation with the county medical examiner’s office. 

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