Woman shot, killed by police in Willow Grove after pointing gun at medics and officers
Investigators say a 69-year-old woman pointed a firearm at EMTs on the scene.
WILLOW GROVE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Officials are investigating after a woman was fatally shot by police in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania when she allegedly pointed a gun at medics and officers on Sunday.
It happened just after 5 p.m. on the 100 block of Evans Avenue.
Upper Moreland Township police and EMT crews responded to a call regarding a woman waving a gun outside a residence.
Investigators say the woman, identified as 69-year-old Mary Meister, pointed a firearm at EMTs on the scene.
Police issued commands for her to drop the weapon, but say Meister did not comply and pointed the gun at the officers.
That's when she was shot by one of the officers on the scene. Police did not release the name of the officer involved.
Meister was transported to Abington Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3368.
