Crime

Georgetown County inmate dies at hospital after being found unconscious

A Georgetown County inmate who was found unconscious in the jail died at the hospital Friday, according to a news release from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office.

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the death, the sheriff’s office stated.

The GCSO stated that it will release more information when it becomes available. The coroner’s office has not yet announced the name of the victim.

David Wetzel
The Sun News
David Wetzel serves in both editor and reporter roles for The Sun News. An award-winning journalist, he has reported on all types of news, sports and features stories in over a decade as a member of the staff. Wetzel has won awards for sports column, feature and headline writing.
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