Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele has announced an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Upper Moreland Township this evening.

At 5:06pm, Upper Moreland Township Police and EMT responded to a call regarding a woman who was waving a gun outside of a residence in the 100 block of Evans Avenue in Willow Grove. The initial investigation indicates the 69-year-old woman pointed a firearm at EMTs. Police issued commands for her to drop the weapon, and the female did not comply. Instead, she pointed the gun at police and she was shot by an officer. Police immediately rendered aid to the female, who was transported to Abington Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Per protocol for officer-involved shootings in the county, Montgomery County Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the shooting. The names of the woman and the police involved are not being released at this time.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with any information is asked contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3368.

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