Bucks Co. police officer injured, suspect killed

SELLERSVILLE, Pa. - June 9, 2012 (WPVI) -- Bucks County authorities are investigating a police related shooting in Sellersville that left a suspect dead and three Perkasie borough officers injured.

It happened around 4:00pm on West Clymer Road and East Old State Road.

Police say they were called to a disturbance at a nearby convenience store.

"The incident started at a convenience store nearby, it was reported that he was acting peculiar. And when the police confronted him, they tried to talk to him and get him to go to the hospital to be checked out. A confrontation ensued which resulted in the shooting," explained Police Chief Joseph Gura.

Three officers approached the suspect and a scuffle ensured. The suspect was shot and died at the scene.

Three officers were taken to Grand View Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

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