Police said Rank, who was armed, refused to surrender and defied a police command not to leave the residence. He was shot after he left the residence with "multiple" weapons and fled toward the perimeter of the scene, where police were stationed. He was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Philip E. Rank
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: September 2, 2013
County: Franklin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural