Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ryan Huinker
Gender : Male
Age : 28
Race : White
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, police responded to reports of shots fired at a residence on James Street. Officers encountered Ryan Alexander Huinker and stated he was armed and not following commands. Police said they fired a taser but he remained moving and produced a firearm. The situation escalated and officers opened fire and killed him. An investigation is underway.
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/
