A Pennsylvania police chief was fatally shot in the pinnacle during a shootout with a suspect within the town of Brackenridge Monday, in accordance with local reports and officials.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Aaron Lamont Swan, allegedly fired the deadly shot at Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and injured a second officer during a foot chase around 4 p.m., CBS Pittsburgh reported.
McIntire, who was named chief in 2018, was shot in the pinnacle and died on the scene near Sixth Avenue and Morgan Street, Allegheny County Police Superintendent Chris Kearns told WPXI.
The opposite officer was shot within the leg and was hospitalized in stable condition, sources told the local station.
“Today’s tragedy in Brackenridge is a devastating reminder of the bravery of those that put their lives on the road each day to guard us,” Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro said in a press release. “Police Chief Justin McIntire ran towards danger to maintain Pennsylvanians secure — and he made the final word sacrifice in service to community.”
Swan — who was wanted by police on a probation violation since Sunday night — was wounded within the shootout with McIntire and the opposite officer.
He then stole a automobile and fled within the vehicle before he was later killed by police, in accordance with CBS.
McIntire rose to police chief after working within the department as a patrol officer and sergeant.
“Chief McIntire and his family are in my prayers, as is his fellow officer who was injured in the road of duty tonight,” Shapiro said. “May Chief McIntire’s memory be a blessing.”
