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Officer charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatal Upper Pottsgrove Twp. shooting
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Key Points:
- Cpl. Sean Farrell, a 58-year-old police officer, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Glen Pysher IV in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County.
- The incident occurred on August 23 when Pysher, after becoming confused and going to the wrong home, was confronted by Farrell, who ordered him to drop to the ground; Pysher had his hands up and was unarmed when Farrell fired.
- District Attorney Kevin Steele stated that Farrell had less-lethal options available, such as a Taser, and that Pysher did not pose a threat, making the use of deadly force unjustified under the law.
- Farrell turned himself in to authorities, with bail set at 10% of $75,000, and must surrender all weapons before release; the DA expressed condolences to Pysher's family and emphasized the legal evaluation of police use of deadly force.
