Troopers responded after investigators say someone inside the home called 911 saying Derek DeGroat was threatening to take his own life and had guns.The Wayne County district attorney says troopers shot and killed DeGroat, but it's not clear what caused troopers to use deadly force.
Victim's Name: Derek DeGroat
Agency Responsible: Pennsylvania State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: White
Date of Death: December 21, 2015
County: Wayne
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1111
Geography: Rural