A Bucks County, Pennsylvania man was sentenced to between 15 and 30 years in prison last week after pleading no contest to shooting a police chief in 2021, according to reports.
Fox station WTXF in Philadelphia reported that Colin Petroziello, 26, of Yardley, pleaded no contest to attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder, aggravated assault and other charges.
Colin Petroziello did not object and was sentenced to up to 30 years for shooting an officer, injuring his hand and ear. (Bucks County)
A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but rather an acceptance of conviction based on evidence against the defendant.
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Petroziello was charged with firing a shotgun at Yardley Police Chief Joseph Kelly on Aug. 18, 2021, during a criminal check at the Yardley Commons condominiums.
The chief sustained hand and ear injuries from the incident.
FILE- Police caution tape at a crime scene. (iStock)
A Bucks County probation officer went to the Petroziello condo to conduct a violator check and reported a domestic disturbance.
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Kelly responded to the domestic disturbance and as he approached the home, Petroziello allegedly fired a 12-gauge shotgun through the front door.
After shooting the boss, Petroziello barricaded himself inside his apartment with his mother. After more than an hour of standoff, Petroziello’s mother called police and said her son had fallen asleep. She then threw the shotgun out of a window and left the house.
An emergency response team stormed the home and took Petroziello into custody, according to police.
Petroziello was also allegedly in possession of a loaded .45 caliber pistol with a second loaded magazine.
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He was charged with attempted murder of a police officer, two counts of attempted murder, six counts of aggravated assault, assault on a police officer and other charges.
