Crime & Safety
Florence County, SC Escaped Inmate Found Inside Hospital
FLORENCE, SC – A 24 year old inmate who escaped from a deputy's custody at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence Sunday evening, October 18, was captured following a coordinated search involving
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-10-19T12:17:43.935Z
FLORENCE, SC – A 24 year old inmate who escaped from a deputy's custody at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence Sunday evening, October 18, was captured following a coordinated search involving sheriff's deputies, hospital security and local police.
According to the Florence County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to McLeod Regional Medical Center on Cheves Street around 7 p.m. after receiving reports that an inmate had escaped custody.
Authorities identified the inmate as Tyquan Rashon Shaw, 24 , who allegedly fled on foot while under the supervision of a deputy.
The escape prompted a search involving Florence County Sheriff's Office deputies, Florence Police Department officers and McLeod Regional Medical Center security personnel.
Law enforcement officers worked alongside hospital staff to search the area and locate the missing inmate.
The sheriff's office confirmed Monday, October 19, that Shaw was eventually located inside the hospital following a thorough search of the building.
Shaw was taken back into custody and returned to the Florence County Detention Center , where he was awaiting charges related to the incident.
Authorities credited communication and coordination between responding agencies and hospital personnel for bringing the situation to a resolution.
The sheriff's office did not specify how Shaw initially managed to escape custody, how long he remained unaccounted for or which part of the hospital he was found in.
Officials also did not report any injuries connected to the escape in their initial statement.
The incident occurred at one of the Florence area's major medical facilities, which serves patients throughout Florence County and surrounding communities in South Carolina's Pee Dee region.
The Florence County Sheriff's Office directed the public to its official booking website for additional information.
Further details about potential charges and the circumstances surrounding the escape may become available as the investigation continues.