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Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation after attempted break-in call in Montco

County detectives are investigating after officers shot a man following a 911 call reporting a possible break-in, officials said.

  • Upper Pottsgrove Township Police fatally shot a man early Sunday while responding to a 911 call reporting a possible attempted break-in at a residence on Snyder Road near Philadelphia.
  • Upon arrival at the property, Officers located a man at the rear of the residence. Officials say an "encounter ensued" between responding Officers and the subject, during which police discharged their weapons.
  • Located about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Upper Pottsgrove Township remains the site of the incident. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele stated the deceased man's identity and the Officers' names have not been released.
  • Following the shooting, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced Sunday that the Montgomery County Detective Bureau has launched a full investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
  • Authorities have not released whether the man was armed or disclosed specific details about what led to the gunfire. The Montgomery County District Attorney indicated additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Police investigating attemped home break-in shoot, kill man in Upper Pottsgrove, Pa.

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·Philadelphia, United States
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PatchPatch
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Officer Involved In Montco Shooting, 1 Dead: DA

An investigation is underway after an incident overnight.

·New York, United States
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InquirerInquirer
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Police in Montgomery County fatally shot a man while responding to a reported break-in, the DA says

Police in Upper Pottsgrove Township fatally shot a man early Sunday morning while responding to a reported break-in at a home, according to county officials.

·Philadelphia, United States
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The Pottstown MercuryThe Pottstown Mercury
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DA investigates officer-involved shooting in Upper Pottsgrove

At 12:29 a.m, Sunday, Upper Pottsgrove Township Police responded to a 911 call for a possible attempted break-in at a residence on Snyder Road.

·Pennsylvania, United States
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AudacyAudacy
Center

Montco cop fatally shoots man during attempted house break-in

Police say it was close to 12:30 a.m. Sunday, when the officer spotted the man in the back of a home on Snyder Road after responding to a call about a possible break-in.

·Philadelphia, United States
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Fatal officer-involved shooting in Upper Pottsgrove Township to be investigated by Montgomery County District Attorney

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele has announced an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday in Upper Pottsgrove Township.

·Indiana, United States
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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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