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Small plane crashes in Manheim Township, multiple injuries reported
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a small aircraft crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania.
According to authorities, the aircraft, identified as N347M, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET.
Shortly after takeoff, the plane experienced unknown issues and went down, crashing in the parking lot of the Brethren Village Retirement Community near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court.
Emergency dispatch confirmed that the crash happened around 3:20 p.m., igniting multiple vehicles in the parking lot.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Authorities have reported multiple injuries, though the extent of those injuries has not been disclosed.
Staff and residents of the Brethren Village Retirement Community have been instructed to remain indoors while emergency crews secure the scene.
Due to the ongoing emergency response, Route 501 in the area has been closed to traffic.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and officials will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.