Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 12/12/2024
Location : Unknown
City : Upper Merion Township
County : Montgomery
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Upper Merion Township Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 12, 2024, Upper Merion Township Police Department officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a man armed with a knife. Upon arrival, officers encountered the individual, who was reportedly threatening others with the weapon.
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Police allege that the man advanced toward the officers with the knife. Police opened fire, striking the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is investigating the incident to determine the appropriateness of the use of force.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (male civilian)
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/upper-merion-police-shoot-kill-knife-wielding-man-officials-say/4052805/
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-armed-knife-killed-officer-185244628.html
3. https://www.fox29.com/news/da-officer-used-lawful-force-in-shootout-with-suspect-near-king-of-prussia-mall
