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Lexington County deputy dies during dive team training

A Lexington County Sheriff’s deputy and dive team member died during an underwater training session on Lake Murray; state agencies are investigating.

Published Jul 31, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

Jillian Olson, 29, a Lexington County deputy and member of the sheriff’s dive team, died Thursday during an underwater training session on Lake Murray. Olson joined the department in 2021, earned multiple awards and recognitions for her service, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and SLED are leading investigations while the county coroner conducts a separate inquiry.