State police just released the following statement regarding the fatal shooting in Penn Township, Perry County, on Monday.

Donald Meyer, 57, of Duncannon has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person, police said in the release.

Ciara Meyer reportedly was shot to death in Perry County Jan 11, 2015. (Facebook photo)

"On Monday, January 11, 2016, at 1003 hours, Penn Township Police Department and PSP Newport were dispatched to a reported shooting at a residence on Rebecca Drive, Penn Township, Perry County. During the investigation it was determined that Pennsylvania State Constable Clarke Steele, W/M, 46, arrived at the listed address at 1000 hours, to enforce a legal and valid eviction order issued by District Justice Daniel McGuire.

"Constable Steele attempted to make contact with the suspect, who lived at the residence with his wife and daughter. The suspect opened the door to the residence and then shut it. The suspect then re-opened the door and engaged Constable Steele in a brief exchange of words, and then leveled a loaded .223 caliber rifle, which had been slung and concealed along his body, directly at Constable Steele with a point of aim at his chest.

"Constable Steele, who was in uniform, quickly removed his .40 caliber duty weapon from its holster and fired a single round striking the suspect in his upper left arm.

"The bullet traveled through the suspect's arm and struck the suspect's 12 year old daughter, who was standing directly behind her father. The suspect was flown to the Hershey Medical Center, where he is undergoing medical care. The suspect's daughter was pronounced dead at the scene. Employees of the apartment complex were on scene to assist and witness the eviction. They did witness the incident and provided statements to investigators.

"During the course of the investigation a search warrant was served and the rifle used by the suspect was recovered. The rifle was found with a loaded chamber and a magazine containing 30 rounds. The suspect is being charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Terroristic Threats, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person in Magisterial District Court #41-3-03.

"This investigation is on-going, and is being conducted in cooperation with the Perry County District Attorney's Office."