State police shot and killed Anthony Paul Ardo, 47. He had threatened to blow himself up and had a firework around his neck, police said.
Victim's Name: Anthony Paul "Tony" Ardo
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: White
Date of Death: May 20, 2017
County: Northampton
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: fireworks
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2592
Geography: Suburban