State narcotics investigator wounded, suspect dead in shooting at Ross Township shopping center

[Applewood]

State narcotics investigator wounded, suspect dead in shooting at Ross Township shopping center

ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
A suspect died and a state attorney general's officer was injured when gunshots were fired at a Ross Township shopping plaza Tuesday afternoon, the AG's office said.
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The 31-year-old suspect died at the scene and has not yet been identified.

The officer was shot twice and was in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries, according to the attorney general's office.

The shooting happened during an operation by the narcotics investigations bureau of the state attorney general's office, spokeswoman Jacklin Rhoads said.
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More at:
https://www.wtae.com/article/heavy-police-presence-at-shopping-center-in-ross-township/28483014

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Another crime story with a happy ending.  Good job, officers!

[Sanguine]

Pittsburg?

[Applewood]

@Sanguine

Yes, Ross Township is a suburb of Pittsburgh. 

By the way, this occurred on the heels of a fatal shooting of an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer a few days ago.  That officer was buried today. 

[Sanguine]

@Sanguine

Yes, Ross Township is a suburb of Pittsburgh. 

By the way, this occurred on the heels of a fatal shooting of an off-duty Pittsburgh police officer a few days ago.  That officer was buried today.

Thanks, Applewood.   I saw the story about the Pittsburgh officer.