Officers responded to Kradlak's home after a 911 hang-up call came from the address. Kradlak left the home, and there was reportedly a standoff. Police allege Kradlak fired a handgun at police, and police returned fire, killing him. There are no details around what led to the standoff available at this time.
Agency: Pennsylvania State Police
Motive: 911 hang-up call
Confrontation Type: None/Unknown
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: William Kradlak
Death Date: June 11, 2021
County: Northumberland
Gender: Male
Age: 70
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 6933