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Man shot, killed by police in Wilkes-Barre pulled ghost gun on officers, according to D.A.

The man shot and killed by police along Holland Street Sunday morning allegedly pulled a ghost gun on officers, according to the Luzerne County District Attorney.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — More details have been released following a deadly police shooting in Luzerne County.

The Luzerne County District Attorney says a 43-year-old man pulled a 'ghost gun' on two officers along Holland Street in Wilkes-Barre Sunday morning. That's when at least one officer shot the man. 

He was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

'Ghost guns' are unserialized, untraceable firearms purchased as kits or separate pieces.

Officials say the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.

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