State police investigating homicide and officer-involved shooting in South Connellsville
An officer with the Connellsville Police Department fatally shot a man who fired a round at officers Tuesday.
State police, who are investigating the shooting, said city police were called to 2126 2nd St. in South Connellsville around 4:40 p.m. to conduct a welfare check on a 45-year-old woman.
A 33-year-old man let them inside the home, and police discovered the woman dead in the basement, state police said.
When officers tried to take the man into custody, a struggle ensued, according to state police.
The 33-year-old 鈥渇ired a round from a pistol at officers. Officers returned fire, striking the male,鈥� state police said in a release issued overnight.
Police have not identified either the man or woman who died, and are continuing to investigate.
On Wednesday, Connellsville Mayor Greg Lincoln declined comment, referring questions about the shooting to state police.聽