York County, SC – Sheriff Tony Breeden has requested that the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday, January 30, 2026, in York County.
According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, the incident involved a sheriff’s deputy, though details surrounding the shooting — including the condition of the individual involved and the circumstances leading up to the event — have not yet been released.
SLED, which routinely investigates shootings involving law enforcement officers in South Carolina, has taken over the case to ensure an independent review. The agency’s investigators were called to the scene shortly after the incident.
The York County Sheriff’s Office said additional information would be released once the investigation allows. Sheriff Breeden noted that his department is cooperating fully with SLED and emphasized transparency in the process.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact SLED or the York County Sheriff’s Office tip line.
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