MONROEVILLE, Pa. – A Monroeville police officer was shot multiple times while responding to an armed robbery call on Wednesday night, as reported by the Allegheny County Police Department. The shooting occurred at around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Stonecliffe Drive and Monroeville Boulevard.
According to the Allegheny County police, the officer was responding to an armed robbery call when he located a man matching the description of the suspect. As the officer approached the man, the suspect opened fire on the vehicle, resulting in the officer being shot multiple times. The officer was then transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Following the shooting, the suspect was taken into custody without incident in a parking lot on Stonecliffe Drive at around 9:20 p.m. Police are currently conducting an investigation and are urging anyone with information to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
The Monroeville police department and the Allegheny County Police Department are working together on the investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In conclusion, a Monroeville police officer was shot multiple times in response to an armed robbery call, and the suspect is now in custody. The officer is in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the county police tip line.