On Monday, a police officer in Brackenridge was fatally shot, while another was injured. Later that night, the police allegedly shot the suspect.
Superintendent Christopher Kearns of the Allegheny County Police Department stated Monday night that officers encountered a wanted criminal, 28-year-old Aaron Lamont Swan, and began a foot chase that would last several hours. There were two separate shootings several blocks apart.
According to Kearns, an officer was fatally shot in the head in one of these incidents. While the fallen officer’s identity has not been made public, CBS Pittsburgh reports that sources have identified him as Brackenridge police Chef Justin McIntire. McIntire has held this position since 2018.
On Twitter, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said, “Police Chief Justin McIntire raced into danger to keep Pennsylvanians safe — and he made the ultimate sacrifice in service of the community.”
In a subsequent incident, another law enforcement officer was shot in the leg. Kearns said the officer was taken to hospital and was in stable condition. According to the police, the suspect was injured during an attempted carjacking, but managed to escape.
Today’s tragedy in Brackenridge is a devastating reminder of the courage of those who risk their lives every day to protect us.
Police Chief Justin McIntire faced the threat of keeping Pennsylvanians safe – and he made the ultimate sacrifice in service of the community.
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) January 3, 2023
After the police found the stolen vehicle, a chase ensued. According to authorities, he crashed and made his way into the woods. Kearns said Monday night the suspect emerged from the trees and opened fire on police officers as they patrolled a nearby open area in a residential area.
According to cores, Swan was killed when police opened fire in retaliation. They said the owners of the carjacking victim were unharmed.
On Sunday evening, the police had a confrontation with Swanwho was wanted for an alleged weapons violation of his probation, but Swan managed to escape. Vomiting backPennsylvania can be found in Alleghany County, just north of Pittsburgh.
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