Inmate dies following medical emergency at York County Detention Center WSOC TV

YORK COUNTY, S.C. An inmate at the York County Detention Center has died after being taken to the hospital for a medical emergency Monday evening. Just before 6:30 p.m., staff members said they observed a 40-year-old man experiencing medical distress. It was eventually determined that he needed medical care, so he was taken to

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — An inmate at the York County Detention Center has died after being taken to the hospital for a medical emergency Monday evening.

Just before 6:30 p.m., staff members said they observed a 40-year-old man experiencing medical distress. It was eventually determined that he needed medical care, so he was taken to an area hospital.

The man was eventually pronounced deceased just after 9 p.m.

According to the detention center, the inmate had been at the facility since December 27, 2023, for the charges of possession of a stolen vehicle. He was also facing charges in Virginia.

The cause of death is unknown at this time and is under investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division.

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