A man was shot and killed by Pennsylvania state police in North Sewickley Township after assaulting and stealing the cruiser of an Ohio state police officer Friday, April 4.
According to a state police press release, and at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Pennsylvania State Police were notified that an Ohio State Trooper had been assaulted and that the suspect had subsequently stolen the marked police vehicle.
It was reported that the stolen vehicle was headed Eastbound on 1-76. Members of the Pennsylvania State Police encountered the vehicle in PA near the Ohio border and a pursuit ensued. Troopers used legal intervention to stop the pursuit. When Troopers approached the stolen vehicle, an altercation ensued and Troopers used deadly force.
The actor is deceased. No other injuries were sustained during this incident.
The Troop D Major Case Team is currently investigating this incident. At its conclusion, the investigation will be reviewed by the Beaver County District Attorney.
There is no threat to the public at this time.
The involved members have been placed in administrative duty status while the investigation continues.
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