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Man shot by police in Northampton County had assaulted mother, threatened neighbor, investigators say

Pennsylvania State Police say 49-year-old Sean R. Deibert was experiencing a psychotic episode and became violent before Lehigh Township officers shot him during a Wednesday domestic incident.

Published Jul 30, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The 49-year-old man shot by police during a domestic incident Wednesday in Northampton County had assaulted his mother and threatened a neighbor prior to officers’ arrival, investigators say.