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Aldan Officer Fatally Shoots Person Near South Clifton Avenue

The Delaware County district attorney's office is leading an active probe to determine the facts of the early-morning shooting.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred Thursday morning on Aldan Avenue near South Clifton Avenue and was confirmed by Aldan Mayor Michael Ceci and the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.
  • Authorities say the officer encountered a person armed with a knife, deployed a Taser, and then fired; the account of a knife and Taser use was reported by local outlets citing investigators.
  • The person was taken to Lankenau Hospital and later died, while the officer received treatment for minor injuries at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital and was placed on administrative duty.
  • The Delaware County District Attorney's Office has taken charge of the investigation and is the primary point of contact for updates, with officials saying more details will be released.
  • Aldan is a small residential borough near a park, school and church, and the shooting in a neighborhood setting has left residents seeking clarity as reporting remains developing.