FORT MILL, S.C. – The York County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the man who died following a confrontation with deputies at a Fort Mill home late last week. Officials identified the deceased as 22-year-old Allen Josue Topete-Guevara of Fort Mill.
The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, January 30, 2026, when York County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Pine Ridge Court. The initial call to law enforcement reported a person who was unconscious and not breathing.
According to the York County Sheriff’s Office, the situation evolved rapidly upon the deputies’ arrival. Authorities stated that when they entered the home, the subject was conscious and armed with a knife. He reportedly retreated into a room and barricaded the door…