At about 9:05 p.m., a Pemberton Borough police officer responded to an fight near Witney Rivera's residence. Rivera reportedly was armed with a long scythe when an officer arrived. During the encounter, the officer shot and killed Rivera.
Victim's Name: Witney Rivera
Agency Responsible: Pemberton Borough Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 20, 2019
County: Burlington
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: garden tool
Threat Level: other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4867
Geography: Suburban