Pennsylvania State Trooper Shoots, Kills Man During Struggle In Moving Vehicle In Union Township
UNION, Pa. (CBS/AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper shot and killed a man in Lebanon County after a struggle inside the man's moving vehicle caused the trooper to be dragged, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 10:40 p.m. Sunday in Union Township, shortly after troopers responded to a report of a man violating a protection from abuse order.
Authorities say while troopers tried to arrest 40-year-old Andrew Dzwonchyk, of Jonestown, he started to drive his vehicle while a trooper was partially inside it. The trooper was briefly dragged and shot Dzwonchyk after unsuccessfully trying to subdue him with a Taser.
He was taken to the hospital but pronounced dead a short time later.
No other injuries were reported during the incident.
The name of the trooper who shot Dzwonchyk was not disclosed.
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