Death of 16-year-old Lexington County Resident

Lexington, SC - Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the sixteen-year-old Lexington County resident that died at Palmetto Health Richland earlier today, January 17, 2017, as Mr. Brett Williams.

According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, Brett Williams is believed to have died as the result of complications related to a recent illness.

A preliminary investigation by the Lexington County Coroner’s Office did not find any indications of foul play.

An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on January 18, 2017.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office investigation is ongoing.