CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 20-year-old Karon Golightly a resident housed at Detention Center-Central.
Deputies said Friday that Golightly was found unresponsive at around 9:58 a.m. First responders were called to the detention center and performed CPR.
Golightly was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 11:03 a.m.
Golightly was brought to MCDCC on October 31, 2019, and processed on state and federal charges.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Golightly,” said Sheriff McFadden, “our deepest condolences are with his family.”
Family members were notified of Golightly’s death Friday afternoon. SBI will continue a thorough investigation as the medical examiner determines a cause and manner of death.
