In a show of solidarity and remembrance, community members in North Charleston will gather for a vigil on Sunday evening to honor the lives of at least 20 inmates who have died while in custody at the Charleston County Jail over the last decade. The vigil, organized by the Lowcountry Action Committee (LAC), is aimed at raising awareness about the “alarming pattern of neglect, abuse, and preventable deaths” at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center.
A Call for Justice and Oversight:
The vigil is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday at Ralph M. Hendricks Park, located at 5250 Virginia Avenue in North Charleston. Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring candles, photos, and signs to honor the lives lost and demand accountability. Erica Veal, co-founder of the LAC, stressed the importance of this event, noting that each death at the detention center represents a failure of the system meant to protect the inmates: “This vigil is about remembrance, but it’s also about demanding justice for those we’ve lost and safety for those still inside.”…