Pa. Police Officer Killed in Shootout

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Officer Lloyd Reed
Officer Lloyd Reed

NEW FLORENCE, Pa. — A St. Clair township police officer was fatally shot Saturday night while responding to a domestic dispute.

The incident happened at 131 Ligonier Street, in New Florence.

Officer Lloyd Reed was fatally shot by the subject as he arrived at the location. Despite being wounded, Officer Reed was able to return fire and wounded the subject.

The man fled the scene but was arrested by members of the Pennsylvania State Police approximately six hours later suffering a gunshot wound in the shoulder.

Officer Lloyd Reed

Officer Reed was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Reed had served with the St. Clair Township Police Department for five years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 25 years.

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