Man, 61, dies after he is shot by police in Bucks County standoff
Thomas Zeller, 61, dies after he is shot by police in Doylestown Twp. standoff and hospitalized Feb. 20.
DOYLESTOWN TWP., Pa. - A man shot by police after a barricade situation in Doylestown Township February 20 has died.
Thomas Zeller, 61, was declared dead Sunday at Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health. Zeller had been hospitalized since the standoff February 20.
Thomas Zeller, 61, dies after he is shot by police in Doylestown Twp. standoff and hospitalized Feb. 20.
Officials say, police were called to the unit block of Carriage Drive, in Doylestown Township, just before 8:15 p.m. on the report of a man armed and damaging property at that location, February 20, 2020.
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Zeller was said to have barricaded himself inside a residence when police arrived. Officials say police attempted to negotiate with Zeller.
Thomas Zeller, 61, dies after he is shot by police in Doylestown Twp. standoff and hospitalized Feb. 20.
Witnesses told FOX 29's Steve Keeley that several shots were fired after a brief argument between officers and the suspect.
Thomas Zeller, 61, dies after he is shot by police in Doylestown Twp. standoff and hospitalized Feb. 20.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office will be performing the autopsy.
The investigation is ongoing, according to officials.
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