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NCDPS: Prisoner dies of apparent suicide in Harnett County

By Keith Acree, NC Department of Public Safety,

20 days ago

LILLINGTON, N.C. — Harnett Correctional Institution offender Erik Ramsey (#1616562) has died of an apparent suicide.

Ramsey, 29, was found unresponsive in his cell around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Prison medical staff performed life-saving procedures, but he was pronounced dead shortly after 11 p.m.

Law enforcement and the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner have been notified and are investigating, as required in these circumstances. The Department of Adult Correction is cooperating fully and conducting its own investigation.

Ramsey was convicted in December 2023 of robbery with a dangerous weapon in Mecklenburg County and sentenced to three to five years. His projected release date was in February 2026.

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