Cop Shoots Romaine Marszalek, Charges Filed in Lemoyne: Affidavit Revealed

A female individual was fatally wounded by law enforcement officials following an incident where she reportedly aimed something resembling a genuine pistol at them on a bridge in Lemoyne, according to authorities 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 an individual "acting erratically" at approximately 6:45 p.m., as stated in the sworn statement submitted by Pennsylvania State Police.

When they arrived, police met Romaine Elisabeth Marszalek, 23, from New Cumberland, who was on the bridge's walkway shouting. The officers tried to talk to her, but according to reports, she apparently stepped back, drew what looked like a firearm from her belt, and aimed it at them while screaming "I have a gun," as stated 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 were harmed.

Later, police confirmed the weapon was a Colt M45 CQBP Blowback .177 BB pistol. 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 - Instilling Fear of Immediate Severe Physical Harm to Specific People, both arising from claims that he caused each officer to believe they might be 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 AM.