Person shot, killed after encounter with police in Norristown

Police involved Shooting Person shot, killed after encounter with police in Norristown One person was injured in a police-involved shooting Friday night in Norristown, Montgomery County, officials said. WPVI By 6abc Digital Staff Saturday, November 7, 2026 4:41PM Share Follow 6abc on Google NORRISTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- A man was shot and killed following an encounter with police Friday night in Norristown, Montgomery County. The shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 1200 block of Stanbridge Street. Authorities initially said police responded to reports of a person attempting to set vehicles on fire near railroad tracks. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele, responding officers encountered a man armed with a large knife in Elmwood Park. Steele said the man threatened officers and advanced toward them while holding the knife. As the man continued approaching, two officers fired their weapons, striking him. Foster mother charged in 10-year-old's death previously faced abuse allegations, attorney says Person shot, killed after encounter with police in Norristown 2 hours ago Armed suspect shot during confrontation with police at CVS store in Gloucester Township Police rendered aid at the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the man's identity pending notification of family members. The shooting is being investigated by Montgomery County Detectives, in accordance with the county's protocol for all officer-involved shootings. No officers were injured. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics NORRISTOWN BOROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING SHOOTING No answers months after Alex Pretti's death: family Mississippi AG says use of force was justified in death of 1-year-old Man with gun, knife fatally shot by security at TN courthouse: police New details on moments before fatal police shooting in Mayfair Watch Live ON NOW Foster mom charged in girl's death previously faced abuse allegations Armed suspect shot during confrontation with police in CVS store AccuWeather: Dry and breezy this weekend Husband speaks after wife killed in salon attack: 'She was everything' 'Very evil' Parents recall encounters with teacher charged with murder What we know about the foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old California man arrested in theft of rifle from Walmart in Bensalem Twp 3 people found dead inside home in Mount Holly, New Jersey