A man was shot by state troopers in Monroe County Thursday morning, state police at the Troop N headquarters said.

At 9:59 a.m., troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Stroudsburg barracks were dispatched to a residence on Deer Drive North,

Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, to check the welfare of a man.

Troopers made numerous attempts to make contact with the 36-year-old man, but he refused to open the door.

Police said the man ran out the back door of the residence, carrying a rifle.

According to the state police report, troopers then fired their duty weapons, striking him. Troopers immediately rendered medical aid until EMS, who were on standby in the area, arrived.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was not released.

State police said the troopers who fired their weapons will be placed on administrative duty, in accordance with Pennsylvania State Police department regulations.

The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office and the Troop N Major Case Team are conducting a joint investigation.

Updated information is expected to be released.