David Tisdale
David Tisdale, 42, of Summerville, died on March 1, 2026, after Charleston County deputies stopped his vehicle near Ladson and Jamison Roads. The sheriff's office said he suffered a medical emergency in the back of a patrol vehicle. He was pronounced dead at Summerville Medical Center, and the Coroner's Office, SLED and the sheriff's office are investigating. The cause and manner of death are listed as pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The sheriff's office says David Tisdale had a medical emergency in the back of a patrol vehicle, and the coroner says the manner and cause of death are pending.
Reported by: Charleston County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Charleston County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).