Name not reported

A 16-year-old boy died while in the custody of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. The agency announced the death. The ACLU of South Carolina called it a tragic and inexcusable death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (the agency that held him); ACLU of South Carolina (advocates).

Source

• Tragic death of 16-year-old boy in DJJ custody underscores need for radical juvenile justice reform ACLU of South Carolina, December 7, 2023