UPPER PROVIDENCE — Township police have confirmed one of their officers took his own life Monday night in the parking lot of the township campus.
“Tragically, an Upper Providence Township Police Officer took his own life in the parking lot of the township campus this evening,” police posted on the department’s Facebook page.
“There was no danger to the public at any time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer and his family. We thank the public for their grace as we navigate this tragedy. We will have no further statement tonight,“ the statement read.
6ABC reported that shots were fired outside the station at 1286 Black Rock Road after 7:30 p.m. Monday.
“The Upper Providence Police Station is closed today to allow our officers time to mourn,” the department posted Tuesday morning. “Mutual Aid Police Officers from partner agencies in Montgomery County will be on patrol in the township for the next few days. We appreciate the continued support from the community and our mutual aid partners.”
By 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, more than 400 expressions of sympathy had been posted beneath the department’s post.
The name of the officer has not been released. No further information has been made available at this time.
Source: Berkshire mont
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