Trooper Accused Of Exposing Self To Woman, Takes Own Life
GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A state trooper, accused of exposing himself to a woman on barracks property in Westmoreland County, has taken his own life.
According to state police, Trooper Eric Zona died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday afternoon.
He was found in a wooded area along Torrance Road in Derry Township.
Zona was accused of exposing himself and allegedly performing a sexual act in front of the victim in a building on the grounds of the barracks in Greensburg.
During a preliminary hearing, the victim testified that she met Zona at the barracks to buy some items from a special state police store.
She said when she picked up items and asked for a discount, Zona allegedly exposed himself, saying he'd grant a price break if the victim touched him.
Zona's trial was scheduled for later this month. He had been a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 19 years, serving in Belle Vernon and Greensburg.
Zona's attorney said the allegations had a detrimental effect.
"It's a example of an allegation being made and a person's life coming to a grinding to a rather traumatic halt," said defense attorney Dick Galloway.
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