Lofaro was shot and killed by a state trooper after refusing to drop his weapon while committing an armed robbery at a convenience store.
Victim's Name: Matthew Scott Lofaro
Agency Responsible: Connecticut State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: October 23, 2013
County: New Haven
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Suburban