LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Update, 10 p.m. (Feb. 3): Officials have now charged Gilbaugh with two counts of aggravated assault.
Update, 9:20 p.m. (Feb. 1): According to officials, the subject involved in the shooting this morning is currently under guard at a local hospital and is believed to be in critical condition.
Officials also say that the investigation into the incident is ongoing and District Attorney Heather Adams will make the final determination on police use of force once the investigation is complete.
No charges have been filed at this time.
Previously
The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office is investigating after police shot a man who allegedly threw bricks at officers and threatened them with a blow torch before attempting to flee the scene.
Officials say around 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 1, members of the United States Marshalls' Eastern District Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force were serving multiple warrants for Zachary Gilbaugh, 38, of Chester County.
Gilbaugh was wanted on numerous charges, including burglary, stalking, criminal trespass, and terroristic threats.
According to a criminal complaint, he threatened to kill his ex-wife and a family friend back in December. He also violated a PFA order.
Authorities say that when they responded to the 1400 block of Union Grove Road in East Earl Township on Tuesday morning to take Gilbaugh into custody, he allegedly threw cement bricks at the officers.
Officials say that officers did use their tasers on Gilbaugh before he threatened them with a blow torch.
Police say that as they retreated, Gilbaugh entered a vehicle, and began leaving the scene while driving in the direction of one of the officers.
Officials also say that the officers fired multiple shots at the vehicle, and struck Gilbaugh.
Police rendered medical aid at the scene to Gilbaugh, and he was taken to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.
Gilbaugh's condition is unknown at this time.