Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania man dies after setting house on fire, refusing to leave amid SWAT standoff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is dead after setting his house on fire and refusing to leave amid a standoff with law enforcement in Lancaster County.
In a news release, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department said officers were called to a home on High Street in East Petersburg Borough on Sunday night for a domestic incident. Police said that a man inside the home, identified as Mark Hackman, had been drinking, was armed and was threatening to burn the home down.
When officers arrived, the man’s wife was seen running out of the house after her husband started a fire inside. He was the only person left inside at the time. In the release, police said officers saw a fire in the back of the home and confirmed Hackman was armed.
They made contact with the 53-year-old man and tried to convince him to leave the home but he refused, police said. He later cut off all contact with law enforcement, the release said.
Fire crews were then called to battle the fire, which began engulfing the home, according to police. After the flames were contained, officers searched the home and found Hackman dead. They also found two guns, police said. His cause of death has not been released.
There were no other injuries, the release said.
“The NLCRPD would like to express our sincere condolences to the family for this terrible loss and difficult tragedy,” police said in the release.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Cash reward offered for information leading to Pennsylvania cold case homicide resolution
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A cash reward is being offered for anyone who has information surrounding a 2021 cold case homicide in Lebanon County.
The $2,000 reward is for anyone who has information that can solve the case of the death of 35-year-old Zachary Lauderman, according to State Police.
Lauderman was found dead with two gunshot wounds to his head in his home, located along Ulsh lane in Bethel Township Sept. 10 just before 3 p.m., according to Troopers.
Anyone who knows something is asked to contact PSP Tips at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477), or they can go online to submit a tip by clicking here.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia Auto Show is about to get underway at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
It kicks off this weekend, but on Thursday Mayor Cherelle Parker and auto show executives gave us a preview of all the fun.
Organizers say this will be one of the largest shows in its 123-year history.
Car enthusiasts will get a chance to see the latest lineup from manufacturers around the globe.
“With more manufacturers, the longest track, Camp Jeep back on display… there truly is something for everyone,” said Jeff Glanzmann of Glanzmann Subaru.
That also includes classic cars and Hollywood rides from favorite films and shows, all of which will be showcased on the 600,000 square foot exhibit floor.
The Auto Show opens to the public on Saturday and runs until Jan. 20.
6abc is a proud sponsor.
Don’t miss our Philadelphia Auto Show special, which airs Saturday at 7 p.m.
For tickets and more information, visit this page on 6abc.com.
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Firefighters in Chester, Pennsylvania, dealt with sub-freezing temperatures while battling the flames during a house fire.
CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — Firefighters in Chester, Pennsylvania, dealt with sub-freezing temperatures while battling the flames during a house fire.
Authorities say the fire broke out in a three-story twin home at 1 a.m. on Thursday in the 200 block of West 7th Street. It grew to two alarms before firefighters were able to get it under control.
Help arrived from first responders in neighboring communities in Delaware County.
Officials said they don’t know what sparked it yet.
No injuries have been reported.
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