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Nicholas Valenti

Gunman Set Own House On Fire, Shot First Responders: Chesco DA Gunman Set Own House On Fire, Shot First Responders: Chesco DA
Gunman Set Own House On Fire, Shot First Responders: Chesco DA The man who allegedly shot at state police during a Chester County house fire is now charged with attempted murder, and authorities believe he set the blaze himself.  Nicholas Valenti, 59, was shot and wounded by troopers at his burning home on rural Isabella Road in West Nantmeal Township on April 3, Daily Voice has reported.  State police said they heard gunshots as they approached the fire, and saw Valenti "standing in the driveway holding a firearm" when they got close. After he "failed to obey verbal commands," a trooper shot him with a rifle, the agency claimed.  …