State troopers responding to a disturbance in Monroe County fatally shot a man, authorities said, and the Monroe County coroner has since identified the person who died, according to local reports.
LehighValleyLive reported that troopers fired during a disturbance response, while WFMZ later reported that the county coroner identified the man who died following the officer-involved shooting. Officials have characterized the incident as a law-enforcement response to a disturbance.
Details released so far are limited in the initial coverage. Both outlets describe the event as an officer-involved fatal shooting in Monroe County and attribute identification and reporting to the coroner’s office and law-enforcement statements.
We will update this item as local authorities release additional information, including the coroner’s official statement, any names or charges, and findings from any ongoing investigations.