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Man dies after officer-involved shooting in Lehigh County, officials say
The Brief
A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Lehigh County.
Officials say multiple officers were confronted by the man who appeared to be armed with a rifle.
SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in South Whitehall Township, in Lehigh County.
What we know
Prosecutors in Lehigh County say police were called to a home on the 1800 block of North 38th Street around 1 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a man with a gun.
They say multiple officers were confronted by the man who appeared to be armed with a rifle.
Prosecutors then say the man advanced toward the officers, who gave commands to drop the weapon, but prosecutors say he refused.
Officers fired six rounds at the man, killing him.
A preliminary investigation indicates the man was suffering from long-term health issues and a note was found inside the home.
What's next
Multiple Lehigh County agencies are involved in the investigation along with the Pennsylvania State Police. An autopsy will be performed Friday, May 30th.
No other details were released.
