CATAWISSA - A man involved in a domestic incident was shot and killed by a police officer on North Third Street, Catawissa Sunday morning.
State police at Bloomsburg report that Catawissa Police responded to a home at 310 N. Third Street, Catawissa for a domestic dispute. At the scene, officers were informed that Roger DeGhetto, 39, of 310 N. Third St., was threatening family members with a knife.
Two officers, who were not identified by state police, entered the residence and encountered DeGhetto holding a family member hostage. Officers ordered him to put down the knife and he refused.
DeGhetto then continued his threats and escalated the situation, requiring an officer to discharge his weapon to terminate the threats. Police say DeGhetto was struck with one round and died at the scene.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday and state police are being assisted in their investigation by the Columbia County District Attorney's and Coroner's office.