Man taken into custody, accused of shooting Pennsylvania State Trooper in Aliquippa

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pennsylvania State Trooper has been shot in Beaver County.

Police say the incident began when Troopers on patrol alongside Franklin Avenue noticed a disturbance outdoors the Franklin Mini-Mart.

Troopers approached a person, recognized as 41-year-old Damian Bradford, who bumped into the shop.

Police say a struggle occurred between Troopers and Bradford, who shot one of many Troopers within the leg. The Trooper was airlifted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and is being handled for non-life threatening accidents.

Bradford was taken into custody. It is unclear what expenses he’ll face.

Sources verify to KDKA that Bradford is similar particular person who admitted to capturing and killing Dr. Gulam H. Moonda alongside the Ohio Turnpike in 2005. 

Bradford testified in opposition to Moonda’s spouse, Donna, telling authorities that it was a murder-for-hire case. 

Bradford was launched from jail in 2021. Donna Moonda is serving a life sentence for her function within the murder-for-hire. 

State Police will maintain a press convention on the Beaver Barracks at 8:30 a.m. 

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