Keith Robert Tafoya was shot and killed by police at the conclusion of a lengthy standoff that began with a call for domestic violence and shots fired at state troopers. After several hours of negotiations, Tafoya came out of his home and raised a gun at police.
Agency: Pennsylvania State Police
Motive: Aggravated assault/domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime/Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Keith Robert Tafoya
Death Date: April 13, 2021
County: Fayette
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 67
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing