Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ryan Huinker
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : Unknown
Date : 11/15/2025
Location : James Street
City : Derry Township
County : Westmoreland
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic-incident response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/15/2025, state police were dispatched to a home on James Street in Derry Township in response to a domestic incident involving Ryan Huinker who had reportedly fired shots from inside the residence. Officers arrived, engaged Huinker on the front porch, and issued commands for surrender. Huinker exited the home and produced a firearm. During an exchange of gunfire between Huinker and officers, Huinker was struck and died at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtae.com/article/police-man-28-dies-call-shots-fired-derry-township-westmoreland-county/69449366
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/man-killed-westmoreland-county-was-shot-during-exchange-of-gunfire-with-police/4CTW4GB37NGW7HFHQNRXZ65SBA/
https://www.wccsradio.com/2025/11/19/more-details-released-on-officer-involved-shooting-in-derry/
