Tragic Loss of Deputy Jillian Olson | Tucson News

Tragedy strikes Lexington, South Carolina, as 29-year-old Master Deputy Jillian Olson dies during a dive team training exercise on Lake Murray. A dedicated member of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department since 2021 and this year’s award-winning deputy for outstanding judicial service, Olson’s death has left her colleagues heartbroken. Sheriff Jay Koon praised her selfless dedication, saying she served without seeking recognition. Multiple agencies are now investigating the incident, with updates and memorial plans expected soon. This heartbreaking loss underscores the risks faced even in training—and our thoughts are with her family and fellow deputies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd173be7733f7664