PA state trooper shot in Nelson, PA

[Kirk_STNY]

UPDATE: Tioga County standoff remains active

18 News is following reports of a law enforcement officer that may have been shot and is now being transported by air to a nearby hospital.

www.mytwintiers.com

( Sent from WETM 18 News )

Just over the border from me.

The trooper who was shot was conscious and alert before undergoing surgery.

Another trooper at the scene is being treated for a possible broken leg, sustained while seeking cover from the gunfire.

The gunman remains barricaded. Additional PSP resources are onsite.

Patrol members attempted to conduct a welfare check on Barney Hill Road in Nelson Township, Tioga County at approximately 12:30 p.m. when the subject of the welfare check opened fire at the troopers.

One trooper was struck and has been transported by helicopter to receive medical attention. His condition is unknown at this time.

This is an ongoing situation and the public is asked to avoid the area.

 

[Shadow2]

Dude clearly did not want a welfare check.

 

[tirwin1]

He's going to get a welfare check with extreme prejudice next.

 

[carpediem]

"Welfare checks" have cost many people their lives because it really isn't a function that armed law enforcement should be doing. Want to know how crazy uncle Wilbur is doing, hop your ass in a car and go see. Sending armed individuals, probably not the best choice for all occasions.

 

[MoMan]

'Welfare checks', used to be when either you got your ass in your vehicle and drove over to check on 'Uncle Joe'! OR, you might call his neighbor next door and ask him if he's seen your uncle lately. BUT, sending the cops there, is ridiculous!! It's not their job, unless something truly nefarious is suspected.

 

[Acer-m14]

Shouldn't Social Services be handling Welfare Check issues ..

 

[repete]

Shouldn't Social Services be handling Welfare Check issues ..

Don't know, I've never gotten a check from welfare!

 

[Bananabandit]

Ill take a welfare check. I promise not to shoot anyone

 

[WillyK]

A Tioga County, Pennsylvania man who reportedly shot and wounded a state trooper Tuesday is dead.
The suspect, identified by state police as Delos P. Lowe, 68, of 1507 Barney Hill Road in Nelson Township, was killed during a shootout with police at his home early Wednesday morning

 

[BDinPutnam]

Guess the perp didn't have a blog.

 

[Uninformed and Compliant]

This is only going to get worse. This stuff needs some serious protocol revision before more good people, on both sides, get hurt.

Cops Break Into Innocent Sleeping Woman's Home, Shoot Her—Now She Faces Life in Prison

 

[Kirk_STNY]

"The trooper remains in stable condition, according to state police, and a second trooper who suffered a leg injury was treated and released.

Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team shot and killed the suspect on Barney Hill Road around 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday after a 14-hour standoff.

A woman who says she called police told our sister station WBRE in Scranton that the suspect he was a shut-in with a history of mental illness. She also warned that he is wary of the government and is in possession of an extensive arsenal of weapons.

The woman who says she called for the welfare check owns a local pizza place in town and says she was worried for his safety when he didn’t call for usual grocery deliveries over the past three weeks."

Senseless loss of life.

 

[Acer-m14]

The woman who says she called for the welfare check owns a local pizza place in town and says she was worried for his safety when he didn’t call for usual grocery deliveries over the past three weeks."

WTF .,.. really ..

 

[Acer-m14]

i better hit up the wongs kitchen for some grub . haven't been there in like 5 months .. now its Food flagged

 

[Kirk_STNY]

"Patrol members attempted to conduct a welfare check on Barney Hill Road in Nelson Township, Tioga County at approximately 12:30 p.m. after a report that the man had not been seen in weeks. State Police say they announced themselves upon arrival and entered through an open door when the subject of the welfare check opened fire at the troopers."

He probably thought it was a home invasion.

 

[Acer-m14]

 

[Marine Cpl]

Stupid is as stupid does and I don’t mean the homeowner.

 

[spat]

If someone calls 911 and reports anything other than a criminal action, they should not send the cops.

"welfare check" is not a law enforcement matter. Sounds more like a fire/EMS situation.
If someone is in distress, they are far more likely to need medical attention than law enforcement.

 

[carpediem]

So, the woman sends police to "check on" a guy who is not a fan of law enforcement, owns firearms and may have "mental issues". Either she is irredeemably stupid, or she knew the possibility of a bad outcome and didn't care.
Sounds like she should be arrested, since everything revolves around her need to insert herself into the life of someone else, thereby getting him killed and officers wounded.
She could have driven to his house herself and he would still be alive. That woman is a real dumb fuck.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Remember when people used to mind their own goddamn business?

 

[Airborneguy]

Damn too bad he didn’t at least have a smart phone! This could’ve kicked off the 2nd Revolution.

Pizza Warrior needs us!

 

[MoMan]

WTF .,.. really ..

My thought exactly. Guy doesn't order 'groceries' from her for a couple of weeks, and she calls for a 'welfare check'!! WTF!!
How about she just mind her own fucking business??!! People just need to stay the fuck out of other's lives!

now its Food flagged

Coming soon to a state near you!!

She could have driven to his house herself and he would still be alive. That woman is a real dumb fuck.

Yes, she should have, and yes , he would be, and, ... ABSOLUTELY,... she is a dumb fuck!!!

I hate these liberal catch phrases like; 'welfare check', 'safe place', 'shelter in place', and, I'm sure there are a few more!!