Death by Cop  2026

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Jesse Nathan Elks

Age : 32

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 03/08/2026

Location : 100 Michael Road

City : Honey Brook

County : Chester

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/08/2026, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a residence on Michael Road in West Caln Township near Honey Brook. Authorities said troopers were attempting to take Jesse Nathan Elks into custody when gunfire was exchanged. Trooper Timothy O’Connor was fatally shot during the incident. Police opened fire and killed Elks at the location. Authorities have not publicly released additional details about what led to the attempted arrest. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pennsylvania-state-trooper-shot-west-caln-township/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/pa-state-trooper-shot-chester-county-sunday-night/4365158/
https://www.wtae.com/article/pennsylvania-state-police-trooper-shot-chester-county/70677500/