Piccarrd was a former police officer who was diagnosed with cancer. He had a hatred for the federal government and decided to fire shots at a federal building. Officers arrived and were shot at by Piccarrd. Officers shot and killed Piccarrd.
Victim's Name: Thomas J. Piccard
Agency Responsible: Wheeling Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: White
Date of Death: October 9, 2013
County: Ohio
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban