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Colin Petroziello, 24, opened fire on Chief Joe Kelly with a shotgun as he responded to a Yardley Commons apartment around 11:30 a.m., according to Lower Makefield Township Police Chief Ken Coluzzi and District Attorney Matt Weintraub.
The chief was shot in his hand and part of his ear, police said at the scene. He was rushed to St. Mary's Trauma Center in stable condition, authorities said.
"He is absolutely extremely lucky to be alive," Coluzzi said.
He noted it is common for the chief to respond to calls in the borough.
“It was a probation check on an individual, which turned into a domestic. The probation officer called for assistance, the chief was nearby and he rolled in to assist,” Coluzzi added.
A shelter in place was also ordered for residents in the area as Petroziello was barricaded in his apartment for some time.
"At the request of the Yardley Borough Police Department, we are advising that people avoid the area of The Yardley Commons, located along South Main Street in Yardley, PA, due to an ongoing police investigation. We are urging all residents of the Yardley Commons to shelter in place until further instructed by officers on-scene," The Newtown Township Police Department said in a release.
Bucks County SWAT units were at the scene and Mercer County NJ SWAT units were requested, initial reports say.
Police activity in the area was complete as of 4:30 p.m., Yardley police said on Facebook.
Daily Voice will update this story as more information arises.
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