Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation after attempted break-in call in Montco

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Published August 23, 2026 11:51 AM EDT

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The Brief

    • Officials say Upper Pottsgrove Township Police fatally shot a man early Sunday morning while responding to a 911 call reporting an attempted break-in
    • Officers located the adult male in the backyard, which led to an encounter where police discharged their weapons.
    • Further details about the shooting have yet to be released.

UPPER POTTSGROVE TWP., Pa. - A late-night response to a suspected break-in turned deadly early Sunday morning when officials say Upper Pottsgrove Township police fatally shot a man outside a residence.

What we know:

The incident began around 12:29 a.m. Sunday, when officers were dispatched to a home on Snyder Road after receiving a 911 call reporting a possible attempted break-in.

Upon arrival, police located a man in the rear of the property. Officials say an "encounter ensued" between the responding officers and the subject. During the confrontation, police discharged their weapons, fatally striking the man.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased man, the specific circumstances that led to the gunfire, or the identities of the officers involved.

What's next:

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced Sunday that county detectives have launched a full investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

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