LANCASTER – Sheriff’s deputies shot and wounded a man who threatened to kill a neighbor in Lancaster Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
The deputy-involved-shooting happened about 4 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 25, in the 44100 block of 48th Street West, according to Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
A woman was decorating the outside of her home when she heard a disturbance nearby and noticed a man standing a few houses from hers yelling, Koerner said. She returned to her open garage and began putting decorations away.
“A few moments later, she saw the suspect standing at the end of her driveway holding a knife,” he said. “The suspect began walking toward her, saying he was going to kill her.”
The woman placed a ladder between herself and the suspect to try to keep him away from her, Koerner said. The suspect followed the woman as she ran around her vehicle and out the garage, where another neighbor was standing. “The suspect then started walking toward the neighbor, saying he was going to kill them,” Koerner said.
A deputy responding to a 911 call regarding the suspect arrived at the home, got out of his car and saw the suspect carrying the knife, Koerner said. “The suspect then started walking toward the deputy, saying he was going to kill the deputy.”
The deputy repeatedly told the suspect to put down the knife and the suspect refused to comply, walking toward the deputy, Koerner said.
“When the suspect was approximately 10 feet from the deputy, a deputy- involved shooting occurred,” he said.
The suspect was struck at least once and was taken to a hospital for treatment, Koerner said. The knife was recovered at the scene.
The suspect’s name was not immediately released.
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Josh says
What ever happened to this guy?
Josh says
Did this guy die??
Alby says
I wonder if the deputies had time to use both pepperspray and tazers? The woman seemed to have made it out alright. It must be cheaper and easier to just shoot him. It’s not like they’re civilians that can get thrown in the slammer and prosecuted until they are found guilty or innocent.
Dick says
That was not the right address listed in the article. It was more than likely 48th st east, not west. I heard none of this activity and the photo shows this happening on a paved road, which there is not, on the 44100 block of 48th st west. Please correct the article.
me says
nope, not east
Ron says
Should have put a few more bullets in him. THANK YOU AV SHERIFF !! That you for keeping us safe. We support YOU!, !! No matter what Lefty Loons like Tim Scott think.
Alexis says
I don’t even want to comprehend your hateful mind-set.
Ron says
Do stupid crap get shot. That’s how it works.
Lucky says
How many bullet holes do you have in you?
Ron says
None. Don’t run around with a knife and make threats.. Never bring a knife to a gun fight. Won’t work out well. COMPLY! COMPLY, COMPLY,!!
Alexis says
It’s always the self-righteous ones that have the darkest secrets.
Alby says
The suspect then began to walk towards a tree saying that he was going to kill it.
Alexis says
LOL!
Turkey Lips says
Turkey Lips says
Lmfao
Turkey says
K2.
Lancaster Thanksgiving says
Suicide by cop…
some other guy says
Naa.. I am betting on drugs. All it takes is for one to get too high and lose control of oneself.. People can just smoke some meth or do some heroin and not know they put a bunch of fentanyl in it.
come on people says
why would they want to loose money by putting fentanyl in the meth/heroin that they sell? that stuff is expensive! no one “laces” drugs without people knowing. get a grip. if anything they water it down, not give you extra “goodies” for the fun of it. geeshe. smh
Dixie says
Except that he lived to see another day. Perhaps this second chance will be the turning point in this guy’s life?
poor neighbors! says
Thank you deputy for dismantling the assailant and protecting the innocent. There is NO excuse for such behavior.