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William P. Henkle
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Gender
Male
Age
40 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
02/21/2005
Location
378 River St. Kingston PA 18704 Luzerne
Cause of Death
Deadly force
William Henkle was shot and killed by police after he ignored pepper spray and officers' commands and attacked a state trooper with a chainsaw, police said. At least 13 bullets struck him after state and local officers who had surrounded him opened fire. Trooper Michael Hartzel was treated for minor injuries at a hospital and released.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Pennsylvania State Police, Kingston Police Department, Larksville Borough Police Department, Swoyersville Police Department
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National Anthem
United States