Police went to a home around 10 a.m. after receiving reports of a suicidal man standing outside with a gun. According to police, when they arrived at the home, they encountered Larry Pettiford standing in the driveway with a gun. Police say they ordered Pettiford to put down the weapon, but instead, Pettiford fired at the troopers. Pettiford was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire.
Victim's Name: Larry Pettiford
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: June 28, 2019
County: Monroe
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified by District Attorney
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4905
Geography: Suburban