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At about 1:07 a.m. on November 3, 2024, Haddon Township officers were dispatched to a 911 call about an attempted burglary in progress at an apartment complex on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Westmont.

Officer Luke Falkenberg and other officers arrived and saw blood in the lobby and elevator. After taking the elevator, they found more blood stains in the hallway and entered the stairwell, where they encountered Keith Edelin, 46, of Pennsauken, on the top landing armed with a knife.

Officers gave several commands to drop the knife, which Mr. Edelin refused. They told him they were there to help. After an approximately two-minute encounter, during which officers gave additional commands to drop the knife, Mr. Edelin advanced downward toward officers. Officer Falkenberg fired his service weapon, striking Mr. Edelin.

Officers rendered medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported Mr. Edelin to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased approximately one hour later. A knife was recovered at the scene. The officers did not sustain any injuries.

Watch the video of this incident here.