Suspect shot by SWAT personnel during standoff in Westmoreland County

SWAT personnel shot and struck an individual in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, on Saturday night after the suspect initially fired shots at responding authorities during a standoff.

Officers from the Lower Burrell Police Department were dispatched to the area of Rodgers Drive around 6:30 p.m. after receiving reports that a person had fired shots into a nearby residence, authorities said.

Police attempted to approach the suspect’s home using “tactical procedures,” a news release said. The individual allegedly exited the residence and yelled at officers, including making statements such as “just shoot me.”…

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