CHARLOTTE — A 65-year-old man who was being held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central has died after spending nearly two weeks in the hospital, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Christopher Green was taken into custody on Aug. 9, 2025, and ordered held without bond by a magistrate because of the nature of his charges.
On Oct. 29, 2026, Green was transported to Atrium Main following a requested medical screening. He died Tuesday, Nov. 10, with family members by his side, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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MCSO said Green’s hospitalization was not the result of any interaction with detention staff or other residents. The agency did not release additional information about his health, citing privacy protections under HIPAA.
The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an in-custody death investigation. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
Sheriff Garry McFadden offered condolences to Green’s family and said detention staff and medical partners recognized his needs and ensured he received hospital care.