Man fatally shot by police after he threatened, stabbed officer during domestic disturbance, officials say
A man was shot and killed by a police officer in Indiana Borough on Sunday evening after officials said he stabbed the officer multiple times.
The Indiana Borough Police Department said that officers were called to the area of North Cherry Avenue around 7 p.m. Sunday for a domestic disturbance. While the officers were at the scene, the man involved in the disturbance brandished a shovel. He then threatened an officer with it, according to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police.
A foot pursuit ensued, during which the officer caught up with the suspect. As the officer attempted to detain the suspect, police say the suspect stabbed the officer with a knife multiple times in the head and face.
The officer then shot the suspect, authorities said. The suspect, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, was identified as 35-year-old Andrew Herman by the Indiana County Coroner's Office.
The injured officer was transported to Indiana Regional Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. Their condition was not immediately known.
"We recognize the impact this call for assistance will have on those closely involved, the officers involved, the families of everyone involved, our entire community, and all members of the police department," Indiana Borough police said. "We stand with everyone - always. We ask for your patience and continued trust as we move forward together."
Neighbor Jamie Cassidy said issues at the home officers were called to have been far too common.
"We've been dealing with this for almost two years ourselves, the fighting, the non-stop fighting, calling the cops, and the cops have been here multiple times," Cassidy said.
Indiana Borough police said that the investigation into the shooting is being handled by state police, who have said there is no ongoing threat to the public. KDKA-TV asked borough police for the job status of the officers involved in the incident, but the department wouldn't say.
