Detainee found dead in his cell at Richland County jail on Monday morning
A detainee at a local jail was found unresponsive in his cell Monday morning, according to a news release from Richland County.
The detainee at Alvin S. Glenn was found dead in his cell at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, according to the release. He did not have a cellmate.
The on-site medical team were unsuccessful applying life-saving measures. The cause of death was not announced.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office is investigating.
The Richland County jail has drawn criticism for years because of deaths, violence, poor conditions and understaffing. In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it was opening an investigation into whether conditions at the jail violated inmate’s civil rights, according to an article from The State.
