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John W. McDowell

Age : 47

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 01/28/2026

Location : First block of Gable Drive

City : Jackson Township

County : Lebanon

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) :Trooper Ethan Brownback

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/28/2026 at approximately 6 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police troopers served a search warrant at a home on Gable Drive in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation. Trooper Ethan Brownback said troopers were confronted by the suspect inside the residence in a manner that led members to discharge their firearms. The suspect, later identified as 47-year-old John W. McDowell, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lebanon County coroner. Police did not provide details about whether McDowell was armed or specify the exact actions that prompted officers to fire. No troopers were injured. The Pennsylvania State Police Major Case Team, with assistance from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, is investigating the incident.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjactv.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-lebanon-county-neighborhood-troopers
https://www.wgal.com/article/pa-officer-shooting-suspect-killed-warrant-service-lebanon-co/70168908
https://local21news.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-lebanon-county-neighborhood-troopers