Newly released video shows what led to fatal trooper-involved shooting after chase of stolen cruiser

(WKBN) – The Pennsylvania State Police has released video showing what led up to a deadly trooper-involved shooting last year after a court ruling in favor of WKBN’s request for records.

The tense situation shows the pursuit of a stolen Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser as it races through traffic, ending in a crash and later the shooting of the suspect.

PSP initially denied turning over the video records related to the fatal shooting of Deshawn Leeth on April 4, 2025. Though the Beaver County District Attorney ruled in May that the shooting was justified, PSP cited an open investigation in its denial to WKBN…

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