Williamsburg County inmate dies after suffering ‘medical emergency’

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – An inmate in Williamsburg County has died after suffering from what officials called a ‘medical emergency’ in an open pod.

The initial incident happened Wednesday around 6:48 p.m., according to the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office. Detention deputies alerted EMS and initiated emergency life-saving measures.

“Despite the efforts of the EMS team, the inmate was unable to be revived after being transported to MUSC Black River Hospital. The Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office was then called upon, and the inmate was subsequently pronounced deceased,” the sheriff’s office said.

The sheriff’s office and detention center have requested an independent investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

The inmate’s name was not provided.