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Christopher Mark Tompkins

Death by Force
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Christopher Mark Tompkins, a 57-year-old male from Larimer, PA, tragically died on January 22, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his death involved a burglary at his home. Tompkins was asleep with his ex-wife when an intruder, later identified as Juan Brian Jeter-Clark, broke into the house. Tompkins, attempting to protect his ex-wife and himself, retrieved a gun and confronted the intruder. During the confrontation, police officers responding to the burglary call arrived at the scene and exch ...Read More
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  • New Details Emerging About Man Fatally Shot By Police In Larimer
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Ex-wife: Homeowner trying to ward off intruder fatally shot by police
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Mark Tompkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Larimer

    PA

    2017-01-22

    57

    Christopher

    Mark Tompkins

    11/25/2025

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