L.O.D.D. Penn Hills, Pa.

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PENN HILLS, Pa. – "A police officer responding to a domestic disturbance was shot dead as he sat in his patrol car outside a suburban Pittsburgh home where another man had been killed, authorities said.

Penn Hills Chief Howard Burton said officer Michael Crawshaw, 32, was the first to respond to a 911 call Sunday night in which only gunshots were heard.

Crawshaw was advised to wait in his patrol car until backup arrived when the suspect approached Crawshaw's car and opened fire, Burton said. Based on the number and type of cartridges found, the weapon appeared to be an assault rifle, he said."

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The slain officer is the fourth to be killed on duty in Allegheny County this year. Pittsburgh Officers Eric Kelly, Stephen Mayhle and Paul Sciullo were shot dead while responding to a call at a home in April.

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May the fallen Officer Rest in Peace, I hope his fellow Officers find the shooter quickly!