Jonathan Kane Garay, 26

Hazelton, Pennsylvania
October 05, 2013

Agencies: Pennsylvania State Police | Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office Pennsylvania | Hazleton Police Department Pennsylvania

Cause of death: Not Yet Known


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Last updated: almost 6 years ago

Overview

State police and the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office are investigating a deadly shooting in Hazleton.

It happened on the 500 block of Alter Street in Hazleton around 2:30 a.m.

Investigators said an unidentified police officer shot and killed Jonathan Kane Garay, 26, of Alter Street.

According to state police, Hazleton City Police officers responded to a call for a large fight on Alter Street when they found Garay running from the scene.

An officer said Garay had a gun, which fell to the ground during a struggle with police.

Police said Garay reached for it and pointed it in the direction of officers. An unidentified officer shot Garay.