Death by Cop 2022-2024
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Ricky Shannon
Gender : Male
Age : 22
Race : White
Date : 11/08/2024
Location : Sassafras Terrace at 330 E Main Street
City : Mount Joy
County : Lancaster
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Ricky Shannon shot and killed one individual at a Lancaster County residence, then shot several others, leading to three fatalities in total. He fled in a truck, taking a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles through two counties. He reportedly shot at police during the pursuit, leading to an exchange of gunfire, after which Shannon was shot and killed by state troopers. The woman was found dead in the truck. Investigations are ongoing, led by the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Ricky Shannon, age 22, was involved in a violent incident where he killed at least one person and wounded two others before fleeing with a 19-year-old woman. Police pursued him over 40 miles, during which Shannon shot at officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The chase ended when Shannon was fatally shot by law enforcement. The investigation is being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police, and the officers involved are yet to be named or cleared. Only one case is listed here because the prior cases occurred before officers became involved.
