Troopers responded to a domestic incident at an apartment complex around 4:45 p.m. When troopers entered the apartment, Best allegedly pulled out a knife. Two troopers fatally shot Best when he reportedly failed to comply with their orders to drop the knife. He died about a month later.
Victim's Name: James R. Best
Agency Responsible: Pennslyvania State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 28, 2020
County: Bedford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife