GREEN TOWNSHIP — The Pennsylvania State Police are continuing to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Roemerville Road in Green Township, Pike County.

Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Blooming Grove Station responded to the residence at the request of Pike County Mental Health/Mental Development (MHMD).

During the course of the incident, an officer-involved shooting occurred. The individual involved in the incident has been identified as John Merop, W/N/M, 23 YOA, who was pronounced deceased by the Pike County Coroner.

The investigation is currently being conducted in coordination with the Pike County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators are actively reviewing all available evidence related to the incident, including body-worn camera
footage and other investigative materials.

At this time, the investigation remains ongoing. Additional details will be released as they become available once they can be confirmed. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.