An officer heard the shot as he went inside. The officer then saw Mead fire another round and ordered him to drop the weapon several times. Mead didn't comply, and the officer shot him. Both Mead and Copp were pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight.
Victim's Name: Barry Mead Sr.
Agency Responsible: Westfield Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 19, 2013
County: Tioga
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural