Death by Cop 2021-2025
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John Ebberts
Gender : Male
Age : 35
Race : White
Date : 08/24/2021
Location : 300 block West Jefferson Street
City : Butler City
County : Butler
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Butler City Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during physical altercation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/24/2021, a 911 call was made around 6:54 a.m. reporting an erratic man jumping in and out of traffic on the 300 block of West Jefferson Street in Butler City, Pennsylvania. Officers from the Butler City Police Department arrived at 6:57 a.m. Upon encountering John Ebberts, a physical altercation ensued. During the struggle, Ebberts reportedly stabbed the officer multiple times, prompting the officer to fatally shoot Ebberts around 6:59 a.m. The incident remains under investigation.