Plymouth Township Police Officer Shot, Killed Responding To Hit-And-Run
A Plymouth Township police officer was shot and killed Thursday evening responding to a hit-and-run crash in Montgomery County, according to authorities.
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A Plymouth Township police officer was shot and killed Thursday evening responding to a hit-and-run crash in Montgomery County, according to authorities.
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