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Man carrying rifle shot and killed by police in Luzerne County

Police say when they approached the suspect, he refused to drop his gun and ran into the woods.

FREELAND, Pa. — A man was shot and killed by a police officer in Luzerne County.

Officers say they were called to Anthony's Road in Foster Township just before 10 a.m. Wednesday for reports of a man carrying a rifle and waving it around.

Police say when they approached Ronald Hoffman, he refused to drop the gun and pointed it in the "lower ready" position towards troopers.

Hoffman then ran into the woods with the weapon.

After being located and not cooperating with commands of marked officers a trooper opened fire, killing him.

The Luzerne County DA's office is investigating.

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