POTTSTOWN, Pa. – Two domestic disturbance calls at a Pottstown apartment end with a man in custody charged with numerous crimes, including the attempted murder of a Pottstown police officer.

William Ciccoli, Jr. was charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault and other related charges against the officer, along with strangulation, simple assault and other related charges in the attack on his girlfriend.

The scene unfolded Friday afternoon just after 2:30, officials said. Pottstown Police Corporal Anthony Fischer and his partner were dispatched to an apartment in the 200 block of Chestnut Street for a domestic disturbance call.

They encountered Ciccoli and his girlfriend at the apartment they shared in an argument. Officers separated Ciccoli from the scene while the girlfriend was given information about domestic violence. They agreed to avoid each other as officers were to mail Ciccoli citations for harassment and criminal mischief.

Police were called back to the apartment two hours later and separated the pair again to determine what had happened to cause another disturbance. The girlfriend explained that Ciccoli grabbed her by the neck, making it difficult for her to breathe. Bruises were also visible on the woman’s neck. The officer noticed a swelling on his left cheek.

At that time, Cpl. Fischer’s partner moved to take Ciccoli into custody, but Ciccoli accused Cpl. Fischer and engaged in a fight with him.

Cpl. Fischer’s body-worn camera was activated, and during the fight with Ciccoli, he is heard saying, “Try to take my gun!”

Cpl. Fischer’s partner then deployed a stun gun, but at that moment, Ciccoli’s hands are seen on Cpl. Fischer’s pistol, firing a shot that struck Cpl. Fischer in the hip.

Cpl. Fischer was rushed to Reading Hospital Trauma Center, where he is listed as stable.

Ciccoli was taken into custody and is being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Center pending a bail review and preliminary hearing.