| The TVFD, and mutual aid were dispatched to West Nantmeal Township for a reported house fire.
Deputy 69 responded and was advised flames were seen on the first floor of the house and an evacuation was in progress with explosions. Deputy 69 arrived to confirm a fully involved dwelling fire with a subject shooting at the police officers on the scene. Deputy 69 requested the WFD and 1st alarm Tanker Task Force and advised for all units to stage out away from the scene until PSP deemed the scene safe for responders. Once the all clear was given, units went into the scene and started fire suppression. Engine 69-1 entered the driveway and was assisted by all the crews on-scene with fire suppression and access due to structural collapse. As police vehicles were moved, more apparatus could move in closer to the scene. Tankers shuttled water from Struble Lake, where Engine 33-1 had set up the draft site. Thank you EHBEMS for allowing us to use their photos!
SPECIAL THANK YOU!:
EHBEMS
J.Stoltzfus
S. Weiler
Wawa of Morgantown
Giovanni’s Pizza of Elverson
Gordonville Fire Company for rehab services
West Nantmeal & Elverson Borough EMA for covering food costs for this incident
Weaverland Valley Fire Company for covering our local during the incident and helping us clean equipment afterwards.
Related article from Chester County District Attorney social media:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2023
Contact: Tpr. James T. GROTHEY (PH# 717-525-2802; Email: jgrothey@pa.gov)
Trooper Involved Shooting
Troop J, Embreeville – On 04/03/2023 at approximately 1931 hours, PSP Embreeville Station was notified of an active residential fire occurring at 42 Isabella Rd, West Nantmeal Township, Chester County. Troopers responded to scene and observed the home fully engulfed in flames which resulted in a total loss to the property. As Troopers approached the home on foot, they observed the W/N-M homeowner standing in the driveway holding a firearm. During the police response and at the time of their interaction with the suspect, numerous gunshots were heard. The Suspect failed to obey verbal commands from police. A Trooper discharged one round from his department issued patrol rifle, striking the suspect in the hand and leg. After the suspect fell to the ground, Troopers and local officers approached the suspect and began rendering aid. A loaded, silver revolver handgun, with live ammunition, was located on the ground in proximity to the suspect. The suspect was transported to Reading Hospital, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. There were no injuries sustained to troopers, local police officers, first responders, or the public. The Troop J Major Case Team responded to scene and is investigating this incident with the assistance of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
The Trooper who discharged his department issued patrol rifle will be placed on administrative duty pending a review of the investigation by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police Internal Affairs Division.
The State Police was assisted by the Chester County Detectives, Honeybrook Borough Police Department, West Brandywine Township Police Department, East Brandywine Township Police Department, Sadsbury Township Police Department, West Sadsbury Township Police Department, Twin Valley Fire Company, Honeybrook Fire Company, Glenmoore Fire Company, Ludwigs Corner Fire Company, Geigertown Fire Company, East Brandywine Fire Company, Wagontown Fire Company, Gordonville Fire Company (Lancaster), Caernarvon Fire Company (Lancaster), Elverson EMS, Elverson Fire Company., Honey Brook EMS, and Tower Health EMS.
Anyone who may have information relative to this investigation, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Unit at the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J, Lancaster Station at 717-299-7650, or the Chester County District Attorney’s Office at 610-344-6866.
6 ABC news story:
https://6abc.com/amp/west-nantmeal-township-fire-isabella-road-shooting-chester-county-pa-house/13081015/ |
