York County, SC – A 45-year-old man held at the York County Detention Center died Wednesday evening following a reported medical emergency, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said detention staff found the inmate unresponsive in his cell shortly after 5:40 p.m. on October 8, 2025. Officers immediately began life-saving measures, and emergency medical services arrived about 10 minutes later. Despite continued efforts, the inmate was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m.
According to the sheriff’s office, the man had been in custody since August 12, 2025, on multiple charges including failure to appear for possession with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of narcotics third offense, and a probation violation.
In accordance with department policy, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested to investigate the in-custody death. Sheriff Tony Breeden made the request to ensure an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials said the inmate’s identity will not be released until the investigation is complete and the York County Coroner’s Office notifies the next of kin.
Further details about the medical emergency or cause of death have not yet been made public. Updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
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