12-05-2025
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.
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