Cop Shoots Romaine Marszalek, Charges in Lemoyne: Full Affidavit Details

A female individual was killed by police officers following an incident where she appeared to be holding what seemed to be a genuine firearm on a bridge in Lemoyne, according to officials who disclosed this information on Monday, August 25th.

West Shore Regional Police Department officers responded to the I-83 bridge on Lowther Street after receiving calls about someone "acting erratically" at approximately 6:45 p.m., as stated in an affidavit submitted by Pennsylvania State Police.

When they arrived, police met Romaine Elisabeth Marszalek, 23, from New Cumberland, who was located on the bridge's walkway shouting. The officers tried to communicate with her, but according to reports, she reportedly moved back, drew what seemed to be a firearm from her belt, and aimed it at the officers while screaming "I have a gun," as mentioned in the sworn statement.

Thinking the weapon was genuine, both police officers shot at Marszalek, hitting her. She was transported to a nearby hospital for care. None of the officers sustained injuries.

Later, authorities confirmed the firearm was a Colt M45 CQBP Blowback .177 BB gun. It had a black body with a tan slide and looked very similar to a Colt 1911 revolver, as stated in the sworn statement.

Marszalek faced two charges of Felony Aggravated Assault—Fear of Immediate Severe Physical Harm to Specific People, both related to supposedly causing each officer to feel threatened with being shot.

The initial court appearance took place before Judge Elizabeth Beckley at 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th. Marszalek was sent to Cumberland County Prison with a $100,000 bond that she could not afford to pay.

The initial court appearance is set for Judge Beckley on Thursday, September 4th at 10:45 a.m.