Summerville, SC – A 71-year-old male inmate died Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, after being found unresponsive at the Dorchester County Detention Center, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.
Detention deputies reportedly discovered the man around morning hours and immediately began life-saving efforts. Dorchester County Fire Rescue, EMS, and medical personnel at the facility joined in providing aid, but the inmate was later pronounced dead, authorities confirmed.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the incident. The inmate’s name has not yet been released pending family notification.
Officials have not indicated any signs of foul play at this stage, and no further details regarding the cause of death have been provided. All inquiries about the ongoing investigation are being directed to SLED.
This marks the latest inmate death at a South Carolina correctional facility under state review, part of standard procedure following in-custody fatalities.
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