Saying that they are seeking answers for how and why their son was killed, the parents of a State College man who was fatally shot by borough police last week are now being represented by two local attorneys.
The 29-year-old man who was shot and killed by State College police on Wednesday died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers.
"As a community member I am going through these moment-by-moment feelings beside you. As a community leader I’m working to get answers. I spoke [with] staff yesterday. I’ve asked for a leadership briefing. I’ll continue to advocate for transparency and information sharing."
The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. at the Allen Street Gates. It is being organized by the Penn State Student Black Caucus and six other community organizations, according to a Facebook event.
The scene is secure and there is no threat to the area, police said.
Stephen Massini will become the next CEO of Penn State Health this summer. Penn State Health’s Board of Directors appointed Massini this week to succeed Craig Hillemeier, who announced in February that he plans to retirefrom his role head of the university’s health care enterprise and dean of the Penn State College of Medicine. Massini has […]