Overnight, Girardville Borough Police were called to the 100 block of Line St. in the borough around 2am, after a woman showed up at the Girardville Police Station complaining of domestic violence and worrying about her kids.
When an Officer Mel Tomeo arrived at the address, Carmen Amonti began assaulting the officer in the street.
During the assault, Officer Tomeo attempted to use his stun gun on Amonti but it had little effect. Tomeo managed to discharge his weapon and fire three shots hitting Amonti.
Tomeo was taken to a Pottsville Hospital with a mild concussion he suffered during the assault and Amonti shot was taken to Geisinger. His condition was not given at this time.
Both State Police and the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office are investigating.
Source: http://wnep.com/2014/01/31/mayor-officer-assaulted-shoots-suspect/