The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the death of another inmate at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central, marking the second in-custody death at the jail within a matter of days.
Officials said 33-year-old Domonique Chisholm was found unresponsive late Wednesday night. Despite lifesaving efforts by detention staff and emergency responders, he later died at a Charlotte hospital.
Emergency
According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a detention officer called a medical emergency at approximately 11:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, after finding Chisholm unresponsive in his housing unit.
Jail staff immediately began lifesaving efforts before Mecklenburg EMS (MEDIC) and the Charlotte Fire Department arrived at the facility at approximately 11:43 p.m.
Hospital
Chisholm was transported to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where he arrived at approximately 12:09 a.m. Thursday.
Hospital staff later pronounced him dead at approximately 12:34 a.m.
| Incident Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Inmate | Domonique Chisholm |
| Age | 33 |
| Medical Emergency Called | 11:29 p.m., Aug. 5 |
| EMS Arrival | 11:43 p.m. |
| Hospital | Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center |
| Pronounced Dead | 12:34 a.m. Thursday |
Investigation
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation into the in-custody death, as is standard procedure in such cases.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office said Chisholm’s medical information will not be released because it is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Statement
Sheriff Garry McFadden expressed condolences to Chisholm’s family and said every death involving someone in the agency’s custody is treated with the highest level of seriousness.
The sheriff stated that the agency remains committed to the care of every individual housed at the detention center while the investigation continues.
Background
According to the sheriff’s office, Chisholm was booked into the Mecklenburg County jail on April 20 on various theft-related charges.
His death comes only days after another inmate was found unresponsive at the same detention center on Aug. 2 and later died. That case is also under investigation by the SBI.
Authorities have not released the cause of Chisholm’s death, and no additional details about the circumstances leading to the medical emergency have been made public. The investigation remains ongoing.
FAQs
Who was the inmate who died?
Officials identified him as 33-year-old Domonique Chisholm.
When was the medical emergency reported?
At approximately 11:29 p.m. on Aug. 5.
Who is investigating the death?
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Where was Chisholm taken?
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
Is this the first inmate death at the jail recently?
No. It is the second reported death within days.
