On Nov. 7, a South Lebanon Township Police Officer fired two gunshots at Cesar Wilkins Romero-Colon during an attempted car jacking of a police cruiser.
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — A press conference is scheduled for Thursday regarding an officer-involved shooting in Lebanon County.
On Nov. 7 at 2:24 p.m., Lebanon City Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Brandywine Street for a report of gunshots. Officers arrived and, with the assistance of the public, were able to identify the suspect who had fired the shots, Cesar Wilkins Romero-Colon.
The victim was found near the scene and reported that he was told by Romero-Colon to empty his pockets as he displayed a black handgun.
The victim ran but reported hearing a gunshot behind him.
Romero-Colon allegedly fled the scene on a bicycle before police arrived.
At 2:59 p.m., Lebanon City Police responded to the area of 511 N. 2nd Street for a report of a motor vehicle theft.
At the scene, officers located a second victim who reported that their 2005 Dodge Caravan had been stolen.
The victim told police that he had left his car unattended and that when he returned, it was being operated by Romero-Colon. According to police, the victim approached the car when Romero-Colon stated, “Don’t get too close or I will shoot you” before pointing a handgun.
Moments later, South Lebanon Police located the stolen car, which was being driven by Romero-Colon.
After being spotted, Romero-Colon attempted to flee in the car, but caused a crash, leaving the stolen car disabled.
Romero-Colon then allegedly exited the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee the scene on foot.
He was later observed trying to carjack another car. Attempting to stop the robbery, officers intervened, to which Romero-Colon allegedly physically confronted officers while armed, trying to take a police car.
During the assault of the Lebanon City Police officer and the attempted carjacking of the police cruiser, a South Lebanon Township Police Officer fired two gunshots at the suspect, according to police.
As the Lebanon City Police Officer pulled the police cruiser to safety, Romero-Colon rolled onto the roadway. As he sat up on the roadway, he observed additional police vehicles and officers arriving. Romero-Colon reportedly then dropped his firearm and surrendered to police.
He was taken into custody without further incident. Romero-Colon’s bail was set at $1 million.
On Thursday, Nov. 30, there will be a press conference regarding the shooting of Romero-Colon by the South Lebanon police officer.
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