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The officer who passed away was a month away from retirement, after four decades of service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A Pennsylvania police lieutenant was shot dead today, a month after retiring, when a man trying to break into a family home opened fire on officers who arrived at the scene.<\/p>\n
The old Lebanese town officer, William Lebo, and three of his colleagues were immediately greeted with fire as they entered Forest Street.<\/p>\n
The two injured officers remain in hospital, while the suspect, 34-year-old Travis Shaud, a local resident of the town, was killed during the exchange of fire.<\/p>\n
Shaud had precedents of domestic violence as well as mental health problems, according to authorities.<\/p>\n
“The family who notified the police tried to intervene, to provide assistance, but met with fierce resistance,” authorities said.<\/p>\n
Shaud previously lived in the house in question but had been away for several years.<\/p>\n
Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello said the injured officers are Ryan Adams, 34, Derek Underkoffler, 32. While victim Lebo had planned to retire on May 1 after 40 years of service with the department.<\/p>\n
A family member had noticed after returning from work that Shaud had broken the back of the apartment and notified police.<\/p>\n
Officers who arrived were greeted by the immediate fire of Shaud who was killed after the return of fire by officers.<\/p>\n
“As you can imagine it is a traumatic event,” said Lebanon Police Chief Todd Breiner. “Our boys are strong, but still human, with families.”<\/p>\n
“The incident is still under investigation and details will be given as soon as it is closed. “At the moment we are focused on the well-being of the injured”, said the authorities without giving more details.<\/p>\n
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