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John K. Rushlander

Age : 37

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/14/2026

Location : Unknown

City : Hydetown

County : Crawford

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 went to a residence on Patterson Road in Hydetown to serve an arrest warrant on John K. Rushlander, 37. According to police, Rushlander fired a gun at troopers after they arrived at the property. Troopers opened fire, striking him. Rushlander was pronounced dead. Authorities have not publicly released details about the warrant officers were attempting to serve or additional information about the events leading up to the shooting. The Crawford County Coroner identified Rushlander following the incident. The investigation remains under review by Pennsylvania State Police and the Crawford County District Attorney's Office. No publicly reported signs of mental illness were identified in available reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/state-police-fatally-shoot-man-in-crawford-county/
https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/crawford-county-coroner-identifies-man-fatally-shot-by-psp/
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/18/fatal-shootings-confrontations-state-police-lead-to-mens-deaths-crawford-warren/90139367007/