John Souder allegedly robbed the M&T Bank at the Midway Shopping Center earlier in the afternoon. Souder led police on a pursuit through Pittston and Duryea before ending up in Old Forge. Police said he got out of his car with a gun and was shot.
Victim's Name: John Souder
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Date of Death: December 7, 2017
County: Lackawanna
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3189
Geography: Suburban