Death by Cop  2026

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John McDowell

Age : 47

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2026

Location : Jackson Township

City : Myerstown

County : Lebanon

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania State Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/14/2026, Pennsylvania State Police attempted to serve a warrant in Jackson Township near Myerstown. Police said John McDowell was wanted on felony charges. During the encounter, police opened fire and killed McDowell. Authorities stated no troopers were injured. Additional details about the confrontation were not immediately released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/psp-one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-during-warrant-service/
https://www.facebook.com/tasminmahfuz/posts/update-the-lebanon-county-coroner-has-identified-the-suspect-john-mcdowell-47-ki/1326411849294070/