Your #1 source for blades and firearms news and updates…

  • Home
  • Knives
  • News
  • Hunting
  • Tactical
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Subscribe
Font ResizerAa
Blade ShopperBlade Shopper
  • News
  • Knives
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
  • Knives
  • News
  • Hunting
  • Tactical
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
banner
Create an Amazing Newspaper
Discover thousands of options, easy to customize layouts, one-click to import demo and much more.
Learn More

Stay Updated

Get the latest headlines, discounts for the military community, and guides to maximizing your benefits
Subscribe

Explore

  • Photo of The Day
  • Opinion
  • Today's Epaper
  • Trending News
  • Weekly Newsletter
  • Special Deals
Home » Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot After Pepper Spraying Family in Road Rage Incident

Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot After Pepper Spraying Family in Road Rage Incident

Adam Green By Adam Green July 29, 2024 3 Min Read
Share
Pennsylvania Man Fatally Shot After Pepper Spraying Family in Road Rage Incident

Harrisburg, PA – The Dauphin County District Attorney, Fran Chardo, announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the shooting death of Paul M. Kattouf. The Harrisburg Bureau of Police conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that the use of deadly force by the shooter was justified under Pennsylvania’s self-defense laws.

The incident occurred when a family, consisting of a pregnant woman in her third trimester, her 7-year-old child, and her male partner, encountered Kattouf’s vehicle in a road rage incident. The family was en route to drop the male passenger at work and first encountered Kattouf’s car at Front and Reily Streets. Kattouf began yelling at the family over a traffic matter.

Following a detour, the family and Kattouf ended up on North 3rd Street. Concerned for their safety, the female driver called 911 to report the road rage incident while following the same route as Kattouf. When Kattouf parked his car on State Street, the family stopped behind him to relay his license plate number to the dispatcher. Unaware of their intentions, Kattouf believed they were following him and approached their car.

At the vehicle, Kattouf deployed pepper spray into the car, affecting the pregnant driver, the male passenger, and the child. As the driver attempted to fire her pistol in self-defense, she was incapacitated by the pepper spray. The male passenger then took the firearm from her and shot Kattouf once in the chest, resulting in his death.

The District Attorney emphasized that both the driver and passenger were legally permitted to carry a concealed firearm and their actions were deemed lawful. The male passenger acted within Pennsylvania’s self-defense statutes, as he had to make a split-second decision to protect his family from what he perceived as an imminent threat.

“This case is a tragedy involving a misapprehension of the circumstances by both parties, but the passenger’s misapprehension was reasonable under the circumstances,” said DA Chardo. “Under Pennsylvania law, his actions cannot carry criminal liability.”

The District Attorney’s Office extended condolences to the Kattouf family and highlighted the complexity and tragic nature of the incident. The investigation has been officially closed with no criminal charges filed against the family involved.

Read the full article here

Share This Article
Facebook X Copy Link Print
Previous Article NEW Kansept Knives | Shot Show 2023 NEW Kansept Knives | Shot Show 2023
Next Article 4 NEW KERSHAWS YOU NEVER SEEN 4 NEW KERSHAWS YOU NEVER SEEN
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Wake up with our popular morning roundup of the day's top blades, firearms and survavial news and updates.

Wildlife Specialist Bobby Deeds of Record Rack Deer Feeds to Appear on Hunting Matters Podcast

October 8, 2025

The 52 Best Prime Day Deals on Hunting Gear

October 8, 2025

Delta Waterfowl Policy Work Helps Expand Sunday Hunting in Nova Scotia

October 8, 2025

Optics, Knives, Power Stations, Hunting Gear, and More

October 8, 2025

Rocky Talkie Expands Ambassador Team Into Hunt and Fish

October 8, 2025

You Might Also Like

The Essential Skill of Re-Holstering

The Essential Skill of Re-Holstering

News
Texas Set to Recognize All Valid Out-of-State Handgun Licenses Starting September, Pending Governor's Signature

Texas Set to Recognize All Valid Out-of-State Handgun Licenses Starting September, Pending Governor's Signature

News
Apartment Resident Fatally Shoots 14-Year-Old During Late-Night Disturbance in Albuquerque

Apartment Resident Fatally Shoots 14-Year-Old During Late-Night Disturbance in Albuquerque

News
Politically incorrect sheriff tells citizens to shoot to kill home invaders to 'save taxpayers money'

Politically incorrect sheriff tells citizens to shoot to kill home invaders to 'save taxpayers money'

News

2025 © Blade Shopper. All rights reserved.

Helpful Links

  • News
  • Knives
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Tactical
  • Hunting
  • Videos

Resources

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Press Release
  • Advertise
  • Contact

Popuplar

16 Types of Military Helicopters Used By The US Military
Bournemouth Air Festival: The UK’s Largest Air Festival
Wildlife Specialist Bobby Deeds of Record Rack Deer Feeds to Appear on Hunting Matters Podcast
We provide daily defense news, benefits information, veteran employment resources, spouse and family resources.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?