Sheriff’s Office Press Release
Sheriff Tolson releases new information about a March 2nd officer involved shooting
YORK COUNTY, SC – As State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents continue to investigate the officer involved in the shooting incident on March 2, 2024, Sheriff Kevin Tolson is releasing the name of the deputy involved.
Lance Corporal Berlin Gipson is the SWAT Team member who fired his rifle during the incident with suspect Charlie Baker. LCpl. Gipson has been a deputy with the York County Sheriff’s Office since June 2021.
Per sheriff’s office policy, LCpl. Gipson has been placed on paid administrative leave. SLED continues the investigation at the request of the York County Sheriff’s Office.
The last officer involved shooting for the YCSO was September 14, 2022. Further details about the incident from a State Law Enforcement Division news release can be found by clicking here.
This is an ongoing investigation; no further information will be released at this time.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
