Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement on Incident

(Walhalla, SC)————————————-This morning around 6:36am, an inmate at the Oconee County Detention Center attempted self-harm to themselves. Detention officers conducted CRP and medical treatment to the inmate. EMS was called to the Detention Center as well.

The inmate was transported to the hospital for treatment. Due to privacy concerns, the condition and the name of the inmate is not being released.

No foul play is suspected at this time.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been called in to investigate the incident. SLED was called to avoid any conflict of interest since the Sheriff’s Office has control of the Detention Center.

Due to the fact that a separate agency has been called in to investigate the incident, the Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing any further information.