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Another officer has lost his life at the hands of a common thug.
Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire was killed during a shootout with a suspect who was wanted on a probation violation.
Another officer was also injured.
The suspect, Aaron Lamont Swan, was eventually caught, shot, and killed during an altercation with Pittsburgh police.
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Police had found Swan and were going to take him in for a parole violation when he took off on foot, eventually with a gunfight taking place.
Chief McIntire was shot in the head and killed.
Swan got away, stole a car, but was eventually spotted by Pittsburgh detectives.
He crashed the car and opened fire on those officers, but they were able to put him down.
Newly elected Governor Josh Shapiro tweeted out his sentiments…
Today's tragedy in Brackenridge is a devastating reminder of the bravery of those who put their lives on the line every day to protect us.
Police Chief Justin McIntire ran towards danger to keep Pennsylvanians safe — and he made the ultimate sacrifice in service to community.
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) January 3, 2023
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) added, “This is absolutely tragic. Police Chief McIntire made the ultimate sacrifice to keep his community safe.”
Source: Fox News
