Gunfire broke out this morning during a law-enforcement search at a Fort Mill apartment complex tied to an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation, county officials said. The multi-agency operation ended with no officers hurt, and state investigators have been called in to sort out what happened.
What happened
Shots were fired at the Sycamore Apartments while deputies and partnering agencies were serving a search warrant connected to an Internet Crimes Against Children case, according to WBTV. The York County Sheriff’s Office told the station the investigation centers on potential child-exploitation crimes, but officials did not immediately say who pulled the trigger. WBTV also reported that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been asked to investigate the shooting.
Where it happened
Sycamore Fort Mill lists its address as 1555 Paddock Club Lane and offers one- to three-bedroom units, according to its property page. The complex serves residents on the southern edge of York County and provides maps and contact details for renters. Sycamore Fort Mill shows the property address along with leasing information.
Why SLED is involved
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division routinely takes over officer-involved shooting investigations at the request of local agencies, compiling case files that are forwarded to prosecutors once the work is done. State and local law enforcement also team up on child-exploitation cases through the Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force, which coordinates multi-agency operations across South Carolina. Earlier this year, SLED handled another officer-involved shooting in York County, underscoring its central role in such probes; see SLED for background on how those investigations typically unfold.
What comes next
For now, officials are keeping details tight while state investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses at the scene. As WBTV reported, authorities say more information will be released when it is available. This story will be updated when the York County Sheriff’s Office or SLED issues further statements.
