MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after troopers shot and killed a man while responding to a disturbance in Monroe County Friday night.
State police said troopers from the Stroudsburg station were dispatched to a home on Marshalls Creek Road in Middle Smithfield Township at approximately 5:49 p.m.
According to PSP, troopers discharged their weapons during the encounter, striking an adult man. Police did not provide details about what led to the shooting or say whether the man was armed.
Troopers immediately began life-saving measures before the man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The troopers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with Pennsylvania State Police regulations.
PSP described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there is no immediate threat to the public or surrounding communities.
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop N Major Case Team is investigating the shooting in conjunction with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.
The identity of the man who was killed and the names of the troopers involved have not been released.
State police said additional information will be released as the investigation continues.