DEVELOPING: An investigation is underway following the death of 51-year-old Sandi Hill at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, NC. Hill was discovered unresponsive in her cell on Saturday night at approximately 11:40 p.m. and later pronounced dead at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center, according to reports from QC News.
This incident marks the third fatality at the facility since August, raising urgent concerns about the conditions for inmates. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has been called to conduct an inquiry, which is standard procedure for all in-custody deaths.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the medical emergency, with attempts to resuscitate Hill continuing during transport to the hospital. Tragically, she succumbed shortly after arrival.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Ms. Hill, who was in our custody,”
stated Sheriff Garry McFadden in a statement released to WCNC. The sheriff’s office has informed Hill’s family and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
Hill had been detained since May 23 on charges of common law robbery. Details regarding her health have not been disclosed due to federal privacy regulations. The recent string of deaths at the detention center, including two male inmates in August, has intensified scrutiny over the facility’s management and care practices.
The medical examiner will determine the precise cause of Hill’s death, a crucial step that could illuminate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. As the investigation unfolds, community members and advocates are calling for greater accountability and improved conditions for those incarcerated.
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