Anthony E. Gallo Killed by Pennsylvania State Police

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Category: Police - State
Old Crime Scene Address:
20 Mark Ave.
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State police were called to the Mark II Mobile Home Park for a report of a man wielding a knife, acting erratically and threatening neighbors, police said. Gallo met the two troopers at the entrance of a neighbor's trailer. He threatened to kill the troopers and refused to put down his knife, and retreated into the home. The troopers pursued him, and in a back bedroom, Gallo turned and faced the troopers, then advanced toward them, ignoring commands to put down the knife, and was shot and killed.

Victim's Name: Anthony E. Gallo

Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police

Gender: Male

Age: 34

Race: White

Date of Death: October 1, 2017

County: Washington

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2997

Geography: Suburban

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