armed man shot by police in suburban Philadelphia after charging with weapon
- Police responded to a domestic disturbance call in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening.
- Officers found a man barricaded in a basement, armed with a machete and hatchet, who charged at them after they attempted to negotiate.
- An officer shot the man after attempts to subdue him failed, and he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
On a Saturday evening in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, police responded to a domestic disturbance call made by an 18-year-old reporting a physical assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man barricaded in the basement of the residence, allegedly threatening to harm law enforcement. Despite several attempts to negotiate with him, the situation escalated as additional police units arrived on the scene. At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers breached the basement door and encountered the man armed with a machete and a hatchet. Prosecutors stated that he charged at the police and refused to comply with orders to drop his weapons. An attempt to subdue him with a stun gun was unsuccessful, leading to an officer from the Upper Perk police department discharging his firearm. The man was struck by the officer's shot and, despite immediate medical assistance rendered by the police, he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight. The identity of the deceased and further details surrounding the incident have not been disclosed at this time. In accordance with protocol for officer-involved shootings, the Montgomery County district attorney's office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.