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