Biographical Information

Tour of Duty: 16 years

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Corporal Timothy O'Connor was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, at approximately 8:25 p.m.

While responding to a complaint of an erratic driver, Corporal O'Connor located and pulled the vehicle over. When Corporal O'Connor approached the vehicle, the driver shot from inside the vehicle, fatally wounding Corporal O'Connor.

The driver was found near the vehicle, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Corporal Timothy O'Connor had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, daughter, and mother.