Emergency dispatchers confirmed to Channel 11 an officer from the New Florence Police Department was shot and was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown.
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Reed is a 20-year veteran of the force.
A Pennsylvania police officer was shot to death after responding to a call about a domestic dispute, authorities said. Shetler hasn’t yet been charged with a crime.
Police were called to a domestic situation in New Florence shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday. “Today, and every day, we are reminded of those that make the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe”.
Trooper Stephen Limani says Shetler is being treated for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and will then be taken in for questioning.
A woman was reportedly assaulted at the home before the shooting and told Westmoreland County dispatchers the home was filling with smoke, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. It really is tough.
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State police will take over the investigation from local authorities in St Clair Township, which has a population of less than 2,000.
