Police swarmed a Bucks County neighborhood overnight after officers shot and killed a man who officials say was armed with a knife. A police officer was also hurt in the incident.
Police responded to the 500 block of Elm Avenue in Northampton Township just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday night for a report of a man who was trying to take his own life with a knife.
When officers arrived, they were met by a man later identified as 40-year-old Mark Chambers of Northampton Township.
Chambers allegedly moved towards them while armed with a large knife. At least one of the responding officers opened fire, shooting Chambers.
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Chambers was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:06 p.m. on Sunday. After the shooting, police blocked off Elm Avenue in the area of Aqua Drive.
Bucks County Coroner Meredith Buck determined Chambers died from multiple gunshot wounds and his manner of death was ruled a homicide.
“It is important to note that homicide as a manner of death refers to death at the hands of another," Buck said. "This matter remains under investigation by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.”
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The DA's office said an officer involved in the incident was also injured.
"A Northampton Township police officer was also treated for injuries suffered in the incident," the county DA's office said, while not revealing the extent of the injuries.
Streets in the area were closed as investigators worked. The closure remained in place for several hours before the Elm Avenue was reopened around 3 a.m.
Residents were told "there is no threat to the public," the police department posted to Facebook.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
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