Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Betty Jane Tibaldi
Gender : Female
Age : 54
Race : White
Date : 10/19/2021
Location : PA-611 & Shine Hill Road
City : Pocono Township
County : Monroe
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pocono Township Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/19/2021, Pocono Township Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle near Bartonsville around 10:40 PM. The vehicle, occupied by Betty Jane Tibaldi and her husband, Nello Tibaldi, did not stop. Police escalated a chase, deploying spike strips that disabled the vehicle on Route 611 near Shine Hill Rd. The couple refused to exit the vehicle, and officers learned they had a gun. The Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) was called to assist. After police escalated a standoff, Nello Tibaldi exited the vehicle, handing the firearm to Betty Jane Tibaldi. She then pointed the gun and fired at troopers. Officers opened fire, striking her. She was pronounced dead at the standoff location. The Monroe County District Attorney's Office and Pennsylvania State Police conducted an investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tnonline.com/20211021/police-id-woman-fatally-shot-after-monroe-pursuit/?utm_
