Officer shot in Pottstown, Pa. while responding to domestic violence call: DA
POTTSTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- A police officer was shot in Pottstown, Montgomery County while investigating a domestic violence disturbance on Friday.
It happened around 4:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Chestnut Street.
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said arriving officers encountered the suspect, 42-year-old William Ciccoli Jr., and a woman engaged in an argument at their residence.
When officers attempted to diffuse the situation, authorities say Ciccoli became agitated and attempted to remove one of the officers' firearms from the holster.
A struggle ensued and the officer was shot in the hip when the gun discharged.
The officer was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The DA's office says Ciccoli will be charged Friday night.
No other injuries were reported in the incident.
