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.