Police killings
2013-2020

Wade Russell Meisberger

Male, White

Date of the incident: 6/29/2020

Hazleton, Luzerne, PA
West Beech St and South Church St

Wade Russell Meisberger was the passenger inside the semi who took over the vehicle while the driver was out of the cab during a traffic stop conducted by U.S. deputy marshals. The suspect was initially wanted for a homicide probation violation. Police chased him across several counties, and the semi's trailer came off during the chase. During a standoff, in which Meisberger allegedly fired at officers, he was shot and killed.