EBENSBURG —
Cambria County Chief Deputy Coroner Jeff Lees has identified the Johnstown man who was fatally wounded early today in an officer-involved shooting by the Johnstown police.
Lees said that 27-year-old Elip Cheatham died of multiple gunshot wounds in the operating room at Johnstown Memorial Medical Center.
The cause of death was listed as a gunshot wound to the chest.
State police, who are investigating the shooting, said that three city policemen who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Two other people - whose identities were not released - were riding in a car with Cheatam and were wounded in the shooting. One has been released after being treated at the hospital while the second still was being treated this afternoon there, Trooper John Matchik, police spokesman, said at a news conference this afternoon at the Ebensburg Barracks.
The officers fired their weapons when Cheatham came upon another vehicle’s being stopped by the city police near the Greater Johnstown Middle School. According to police, Cheatam ignored officers commands to stop and accelerated his vehicle in the direction of the police and emergency vehicles.
First Assistant District Attorney Heath Long said that the investigation will determine whether the officers were justified in using deadly force.
Matchik said that the investigation is a very fluid one involving 15 to 20 troopers from area barracks.
Homepage
Related Photos
-
Police tape surrounds the two cars that are believed to have been involved in a deadly shootout early this morning on Sheridan Street. The Tribune-Democrat
-
A broken window can been seen on one of two cars that are believed to have been involved in a deadly shootout early this morning on Sheridan Street. The Tribune-Democrat
-
Police tape surrounds Edder's Den on Sheridan Street this morning. A shooting incident at the bar is believed to have led to a deadly shootout between police and suspects. The Tribune-Democrat
Discussion
UPDATE | Johnstown shooting victim identified
- Tribune-Democrat News Slideshow
- Latest News
-
-
Tornado vets balance preparedness, practicality
Few things in nature are less predictable than a tornado. They can form quickly. They strike weirdly, leveling one building while leaving its neighbor untouched.
-
Salisbury proved it can happen here
It was an event that many residents of Salisbury, Somerset County, would have laughed off prior to it spinning through the small northeastern town and shaking it to its foundations. A Category F3 tornado touched down on May 31, 1998, carving out 10 miles of homes, businesses and livelihoods.
-
When the storm hits
Tornado survivors and seasoned observers suggest people do two simple things to prepare for tornadoes: Know where to take shelter, and move quickly when the time comes.
-
9 Dems vie for 4 council spots
Democratic Party voters will have a crowded field of Johnstown City Council candidates to choose from on Tuesday.
With four seats open, nine individuals entered the race. The top four vote-getters will advance to this fall’s general election. Also, two Democrats originally joined the race for mayor, but the death of Anthony Gergely has left Frank Janakovic as the only remaining candidate. -
Primary turnout likely will be low
The weatherman is promising warm temperatures and rain-free skies on Tuesday, the day of the primary election in Pennsylvania. But the good forecast may be overshadowed by a lack of voter interest in what is shaping up to be a mundane election.
-
- Local News
-
Globe/B.W.Shepherd A large flag blows in the wind in front of St. Mary,s church along 26th street in Joplin on Monday evening May 30, 2011.
-
Tornado vets balance preparedness, practicality
Few things in nature are less predictable than a tornado. They can form quickly. They strike weirdly, leveling one building while leaving its neighbor untouched.
-
Salisbury proved it can happen here
It was an event that many residents of Salisbury, Somerset County, would have laughed off prior to it spinning through the small northeastern town and shaking it to its foundations. A Category F3 tornado touched down on May 31, 1998, carving out 10 miles of homes, businesses and livelihoods.
-
When the storm hits
Tornado survivors and seasoned observers suggest people do two simple things to prepare for tornadoes: Know where to take shelter, and move quickly when the time comes.
-
9 Dems vie for 4 council spots
Democratic Party voters will have a crowded field of Johnstown City Council candidates to choose from on Tuesday.
With four seats open, nine individuals entered the race. The top four vote-getters will advance to this fall’s general election. Also, two Democrats originally joined the race for mayor, but the death of Anthony Gergely has left Frank Janakovic as the only remaining candidate. -
Primary turnout likely will be low
The weatherman is promising warm temperatures and rain-free skies on Tuesday, the day of the primary election in Pennsylvania. But the good forecast may be overshadowed by a lack of voter interest in what is shaping up to be a mundane election.
-
Tornado vets balance preparedness, practicality
- Sports
-
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) runs past Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) for an 8-yard touchdown after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)
-
Bengals’ Hawkins visits Windber for charity tourney
Andrew Hawkins never forgets his roots.
-
MIKE MASTOVICH | Roberts, Kent State up to old tricks
George Roberts and his Kent State University teammates reached a familiar destination on Saturday afternoon, but took a somewhat different route in winning their third consecutive Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular-season title.
-
Astros beat Bucs in extra innings
Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.
-
Senators offense to get boost vs. Pens
Jason Spezza doesn’t have much time to return to form if the Ottawa Senators want to extend their season.
- Local sports in brief 5/19/2013
-
Bengals’ Hawkins visits Windber for charity tourney
- Features
-
-
Events | Whitewater bash
Benscreek Canoe Club’s Stonycreek Rendezvous will be held today through Sunday on the Stonycreek River and Greenhouse Park, Route 403, Tire Hill.
- Tribute to women | YWCA will honor seven for community contributions
- Religion in brief
-
- Lifestyles
-
-
Pa. Turnpike to install electric car charging stations
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will take a "leap of faith" with its new electric-vehicle charging stations.
- ACLU threatens legal action against Red Lion School District in transgender case
- Baseball, ice cream make winning combination
-
Pa. Turnpike to install electric car charging stations
- Multimedia
-
-
VIDEO | Sci-Fi expo connects with fans
The Force is strong with Casey Bassett.
In two years of feverish planning and laborious love, the 24-year-old has roughly tripled the size of his homegrown geek convention, Sci-Fi Valley Con, being held this year at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. Today is the 2013 convention’s final day. - VIDEO | Deer gets on, off city bus
- VIDEO | Bards behind bars
-
Probe Begins After Conn. Commuter Trains Crash
NTSB Begins Investigation Into Conn. Train Crash
Lotto Fever Sweeps the Country
Conn. Commuter Trains Collide; 60 Go to Hospital
Coffee Run Leads to Hatchet Hitchhiker Arrest
Fmr. IRS Head Insists No Politics in Targeting
CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools
$1 Million in Jewels Stolen at Cannes Film Fest
NM Mom Chases Down Child Abductor
Raw: Crash Sends Car Into Fla. Pool
Raw: Obama Sits Down With Elementary Kids
Raw: Bear Falls From Tampa Tree
Ousted IRS Chief: Errors Not Caused by Politics
Terror Suspect Due in Court in Idaho Friday
Raw: Driver Ejected From Truck, Over Bridge
Could Tobacco Be the Next Biofuel?
Wash. State Releases Draft Rules for Legal Pot
Dying Man's Blinks Lead to Murder Conviction
Officials: Texas Tornado Likely Had 200 Mph Wind
Brothers Arrested in NOLA Parade Shooting
