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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Millcreek, state police speak on fatal shooting Sunday, investigation begins
State police have identified Patrick Kanonczyk, 36, as the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Millcreek Township on Sunday evening. The incident occurred after police responded to reports of a man smashing a car window with a hammer and attempting to attack a woman, identified as Kanonczyk's girlfriend, in the 1600 block of Treetop Drive. Police identify man killed in Millcreek officer-involved shooting The state police were summoned by Millcreek Police prior to the shots being fired. According to authorities, Millcreek Police attempted to subdue Kanonczyk with a taser, but it was ineffective. Following this, an officer opened fire, resulting in Kanonczyk's death. The Pennsylvania State Police have activated their Major Cases Team to investigate the shooting, which includes bringing in extra investigators and forensic services. Police are asking anyone with information, pictures, or videos related to the incident to contact the state police in Erie at 814-898-1641. Over 60K pounds of food donated during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive Carter Mook, Chief of Millcreek Township Police Department, stated, 'We do train regularly in the use of force with our various tactics and weapons at our disposal and the reason for that is to ensure as safe of an outcome for the public and our officers as we can in situations like this.' The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities yet to formally interview the officers involved and any other potential witnesses. The findings will be compiled into a report for the district attorney to determine if the shooting was justified. Police would not go into any further detail about what led to the shooting. When looking into a criminal history for Kanonczyk, all we were able to find was two summary traffic violations. As the investigation continues, we'll be sure to bring you the most up-to-date information. All facts from this article were gathered by WJET/WFXP journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by WJET/WFXP staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police identify man killed in Millcreek officer-involved shooting
Millcreek Twp., Pa (WJET/WFXP) — Police have identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in Millcreek Township. The incident occurred at The Reserves at Millcreek, in the 1600 block of Treetop Drive, just after 7:15 p.m. Sunday. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Erie County 911 received several calls about a man smashing out a car window with a hammer, along with an additional call stating that someone was trying to attack their girlfriend with a hammer. Millcreek police responded to the incident, where they found a man matching the description from the callers. Police identified the man as 36-year-old Patrick Kanonczyk. A brief exchange occurred after which point shots were fired by Millcreek police officers at Kanonczyk, striking him. Immediate aid was rendered, but Kanonczyk was later pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, in conjunction with the Erie County Detective's Office, following standard procedures. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
