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William Ciccoli Jr. sentenced to 22.5–45 years for shooting Pottstown cop during domestic call.
William Ciccoli Jr. was sentenced to 22.5 to 45 years in prison for shooting Pottstown Police Corporal Anthony Fischer during a domestic violence call on November 15, 2024.
The officer was struck in the hip during a struggle after Ciccoli, who was being detained, attempted to disarm him.
Body camera footage showed Ciccoli with both hands on the officer’s firearm before the shot.
Fischer survived after receiving a tourniquet and medical treatment.
Ciccoli, who maintained innocence and claimed his DNA wasn’t on the gun, was convicted on multiple charges including assaulting a law enforcement officer with a firearm and disarming an officer.
The judge noted no remorse, and prosecutors emphasized the sentence sends a strong message about the consequences of attacking police.
Ciccoli’s family and defense team said they are disappointed and plan to appeal.
William Ciccoli Jr. sentenciado a 22.5/45 años por disparar a un policía de Pottstown durante una llamada doméstica.