Steven Garrett Ward Killed by Pennsylvania State Police

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Category: Police - State
Old Crime Scene Address:
357 Bethel Ridge Road
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Police responded to a domestic dispute call in Avella. When state police arrived, they heard several shots. Police say Steven Ward then walked toward the troopers carrying a large, Bowie-style knife. Ward refused to drop the weapon, and they shot him. He died a week later.

Victim's Name: Steven Garrett Ward

Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police

Gender: Male

Age: 20

Race: White

Date of Death: December 7, 2016

County: Washington

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: knife

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 2129

Geography: Rural

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