Derek DeGroat, a 21-year-old male from Canaan Township, PA, tragically died on December 21, 2015. The Wayne County coroner ruled his death a homicide, but also suggested it could be considered a "suicide by cop" incident. DeGroat, who was a National Guardsman, was shot by state police at his home near Waymart after his family reported he was suicidal.
On the night of his death, DeGroat's girlfriend and sister called 911, expressing concern that he had a gun and might harm himself or other
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