Man killed and another injured in separate police-involved shootings in Montgomery and Bucks Counties.

A man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers during an altercation in Ambler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night, marking one of two officer-involved shootings in the Philadelphia suburbs that evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m., following a 911 call regarding a suspicious individual, as reported by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele.

Upon arrival at the intersection of Forrest Avenue and School Street, police encountered 43-year-old Robert Aguilar Cholula. Steele indicated that Cholula was reportedly brandishing a large butcher-style knife and failed to comply with officers’ directives to drop the weapon. The situation escalated rapidly when Cholula allegedly advanced toward the officers, prompting one officer to deploy a Taser in an attempt to incapacitate him. However, the Taser was ineffective.

In response to the perceived threat, another officer discharged their firearm, striking Cholula. Emergency medical services transported him to Jefferson Abington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The incident has raised significant concerns, and a thorough investigation is currently underway.

Earlier the same day, a separate officer-involved shooting occurred in Buckingham Township at approximately 4 p.m. This incident unfolded on Redfield Road near Mead Drive. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn confirmed that an individual was receiving medical treatment due to injuries sustained during this event, though specific details regarding the circumstances remain limited at this time.

Both district attorneys, Steele and Schorn, have stated that their respective offices will conduct investigations into the incidents, examining the actions of the officers involved as well as the context surrounding each case. These occurrences reinforce ongoing discussions regarding police conduct and community safety, highlighting the complexities faced by law enforcement agencies in high-stress situations.

As investigations continue in Ambler and Buckingham Township, the community and local officials are calling for transparency and accountability. The outcomes of these inquiries will likely influence public discourse regarding policing practices in suburban areas of Pennsylvania. Media News Source will monitor these developments closely as more information becomes available.