Police Chief Justin Clark McIntire, Protector of the Community Gunned Down. 

On January 2nd, 2023, tragedy struck as Chief McIntire was involved in a foot pursuit of a wanted subject. This individual, wanted for a probation violation involving weapons, had eluded the Pennsylvania State Police during a traffic stop the previous night. The pursuit led officers through Harrison Township, eventually reaching the border of Brackenridge Borough and Tarentum Borough.

The intense two hour foot chase came to a devastating end in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue, where the suspect opened fire, fatally shooting Chief McIntire and injuring a Tarentum Borough Police officer. The assailant, after the heinous act, carjacked a vehicle, fleeing into the city of Pittsburgh.

But the pursuit did not end there. In a wooded area, the suspect engaged in a final confrontation with law enforcement, leading to his demise. The cost of this tragedy was high, with Chief McIntire paying the ultimate price for his unwavering commitment to protecting his community.

Chief Justin Clark McIntire's legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew and loved him. He served with honor, courage, and dedication for 22 years, leaving behind a grieving wife, two sons, a daughter, and a stepson.

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