MANHEIM, Pa. — A burglary suspect is in the hospital after police thwarted them in the act, according to the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department.
Police say officers responded to a business in the 1200 block of Lancaster Road in Manheim just after 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 27 for reports of a burglary in process.
When police arrived, they allegedly located an armed suspect who began to run away. One officer fired their gun at the suspect, the NLCRPD said.
Police say the suspect was taken to an area hospital with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Law enforcement did not specify whether the suspect's injuries resulted from the officer firing their gun.
There is no danger to the public at this time, the NLCRPD said.
As is the policy and procedure of the NLCRPD, the Lancaster County Major Crimes Unit of the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office was contacted and initiated an independent investigation into the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lancaster District Attorney's Office at 717-299-8100 or Lancaster County Crime Stoppers at 800-322-1913. Tipsters can also submit online tips here.
