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Police officer shot in New Florence

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.

Ray Shetler Jr