The number of law enforcement officers who died while in the line of duty went up this year, from 129 deaths in 2017 to 144 so far in 2018, according to figures released today by the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund. https://t.co/sSbLJeMGQV
This is so horrendously chilling but so eye-opening. Makes you wonder how many other schools/municipalities/counties across our country are underprepared. Amazing reporting.
UPDATE: The Shooting Victim is identified as 27 year old Danny Washington of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Lehigh County Coroner says he died of a single gunshot wound.
High Speed Chase Through Carbon Ends with a Passenger Shot in Lehighton: https://t.co/r1hMPZMOEw
BREAKING: State Police confirm a man is dead following an Officer-Involved Shooting last night in Franklin Twp. Police were attempting to take the victim into custody after a high speed car chase @brcnews13
Carbon County District Attorney Jean Engler just arrived on scene of the officer involved shooting in Franklin Township. @brcnews13@BritMichaelsTV#BRCNews13.
Contโd: Marchalk is found not guilty of 1st/2nd degree murder and robbery, the most serious felonies in the case. He was found guilty of theft and possessing and instrument of crime. No date has been set for sentencing @brcnews13
Michael Marchalk is found guilty of Murder in the 3rd degree. A jury decided he acted with malice when he killed his father, but did not act with specific intent to kill @brcnews13
UPDATE: The Jury deliberating in Michael Marchalkโs homicide trial has asked the judge a 4th question . Deliberations entering hour 8, still no verdict @brcnews13
Exiting courtroom Marchalk tells me now that he has told his side of the story, he can live with the jury verdict, whatever it may be. He says he is โoptimisticโ. @brcnews13
Michael Marchalk, accused of murdering his father, has finished giving his testimony. He claims his father struck him twice with a baseball bat before wrestling the bat away and fatally striking back. 2 more witnesses could be called @brcnews13
Week #6 of the Troop N Citizens Police Academy at @PSUHazleton. Tonight, Tpr. Sgarlat spoke about the role of the PSP Fire Marshal & Tpr. Gronski spoke about the Forensic Services Unit.
Thanks to @BritMichaelsTV and @brcnews13 for covering our CPA!
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