Mark Simpkins (Montgomery County DA)NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The Montgomery County District Attorney says "lawful use of force" was used in a shooting where officers discharged their weapons in Norristown in May.
District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said an independent investigation of the shooting was conducted in collaboration with the Norristown Police Department. PREVIOUS: DA: Fugitive shot by police after he fled, fired at officers in Montgomery CountyAccording to officials, the incident was the result of an exchange between officers and Mark Simpkins Jr.
on May 21. Authorities say an arrest warrant for Simpkins, 29, was issued by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in October.
Officers tried to approach him after he as spotted walking into a store on Main Street in Norristown, but he fled and ran between homes, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, Simpkins then began to fire at officers who returned fire and struck him in the leg.