Fatal officer-involved shooting unfolds after shot fired at fitness club

LONDONDERRY - A fatal officer-involved shooting of a man in Londonderry is under investigation by the Attorney Generals Office and the State Police Major Crimes Unit, the second incident in less than a week that police have used deadly force during an attempted traffic stop.

The most recent shooting unfolded late Wednesday afternoon when police were called to a Planet Fitness on Orchard View Drive in Londonderry for a report of a shot being fired, according to the AG's Office.

Officers responded and confirmed that while no one was injured, the individual identified as having fired the gunshot had left the gym. Officers were able to identify the individual, an adult male, and developed a name, address, and vehicle description.

His vehicle was then found nearby, and officers conducted a motor vehicle stop of the car on Winding Pond Road off Orchard View Drive. According to initial police dispatch notes the adult male in the vehicle was reportedly armed and confronted the officers during which several gunshots were fired striking the man.

Members of the Londonderry Fire Department responded to render medical aid however, the adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Currently, there is no known threat to the public, and there are no reports of injuries to any individuals or police officers. However, the location of the shooting event on Winding Pond Road in the area of Lincoln Drive is near the entrance to a heavily populated condominium complex and the ongoing investigation required police to close the roadway for several hours.

The earlier incident involved Levi Coltey, 26, who was shot by an officer on Friday after leading police on a chase following an attempted traffic stop around 9:20 p.m. on the Route 28 Bypass.

Coltey was struck by gunfire and hospitalized overnight. He is currently being held without bail for reckless conduct with a deadly weapon (vehicle), disobeying police and resisting arrest.
An investigation in the officer's use of deadly force is now under way.