A fatal shooting by a York County deputy is under investigation after a confrontation with an individual armed with a knife at a Fort Mill home, this past Friday morning. Sheriff Tony Breeden of the York County Sheriff’s Office has called on the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to lead an inquiry into the incident, as reported by QC News.
Authorities responded around 9:20 a.m. on January 30 to a Pine Ridge Court residence for a report of an unconscious person. Deputies found the individual awake, armed with a knife, and later barricaded in a room, according to WCNC. The sheriff’s office said a deputy ordered the person to drop the weapon and exit. After the individual refused and allegedly charged at the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, resulting in the person’s death.
The York County Sheriff’s Office has not released the identities of the deceased or the deputy involved. No deputies were injured, and the officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, following standard protocol.
The investigation is being led by SLED, according to WCNC. The Sheriff’s office is not providing additional comments at this time.
Follow the unfolding developments of this story through reliable sources such as QC News, WCNC, and WBTV for updates as SLED and local authorities continue to investigate the events that transpired on that fateful morning.
