Police responded to a domestic dispute call in Avella. When state police arrived, they heard several shots. Police say Steven Ward then walked toward the troopers carrying a large, Bowie-style knife. Ward refused to drop the weapon, and they shot him. He died a week later.
Victim's Name: Steven Garrett Ward
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: White
Date of Death: December 7, 2016
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: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2129
Geography: Rural