Barkus pointed an air-powered pellet gun at an off-duty officer and then at his own head. The officer then shot and killed Barkus.
Victim's Name: Kristopher Barkus
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Race: White
Date of Death: June 6, 2014
County: Butler
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Rural