Lancaster County DA investigating fatal officer-involved shooting at police station


ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at the Northwest Regional Police Department in Elizabethtown, according to a statement from the DA’s office.

The incident unfolded around 1:43 a.m., when a man arrived at the police station on Elizabethtown Road, reportedly armed with a handgun. Details regarding the circumstances of the encounter remain limited, and authorities have not disclosed the identity of the individual involved.

Lancaster County Detectives are overseeing the investigation, with District Attorney Heather Adams expected to review the findings to determine whether the use of lethal force was justified. “This investigation is in its initial stages and additional information will be released as appropriate,” the District Attorney’s Office stated.


The shooting occurred on police department grounds, though officials have not specified what led to the confrontation or whether the man made any threats to officers or staff on-site. It is not yet clear if there is body camera footage or other recordings of the incident.

The District Attorney’s Office is expected to release further details as the investigation progresses.

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