Crime
Pottstown Standoff Ends with Officer Injured, Suspect Andrew Ecker Fatally Shot
POTTSTOWN, Pa. — A standoff in Pottstown on Sunday night ended in the fatal shooting of a suspect and the injury of a police officer, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.
The incident began around 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2025, when Pottstown Police responded to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Beech and North Mount Vernon streets.
Authorities say the driver, later identified as 25-year-old Andrew Jackson Ecker, attempted to reach for a .22 caliber firearm at the scene of the crash before fleeing on foot to his residence on Winding Road.
Officers pursued Ecker to his home, where he allegedly opened fire on police, striking one officer in the shoulder.
The injured officer was transported to a hospital in Reading and is reported to be in stable condition.
Following the initial gunfire, Ecker barricaded himself inside the residence, prompting a significant law enforcement response that included SWAT West and officers from multiple jurisdictions.
Negotiators were able to make contact with Ecker with assistance from a family member, but despite extended efforts, he refused to surrender.
At approximately 10:45 p.m., the situation escalated, and Ecker was fatally shot during the standoff.
The specific circumstances surrounding the use of deadly force have not yet been detailed.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident, including the officer-involved shooting.
Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have not indicated any ongoing threat to the public.
EAST ARCADIA, N.C. — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in East Arcadia.
According to a statement from BCSO spokesperson Amanda Sykes, the victim has been identified as 20-year-old Reginald Anzhaun Webb.
Deputies confirmed that Webb’s death is linked to a recent shooting in the area.
At this time, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted by contacting the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office at 910-862-6960.
Additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.