by Justin Mcintire Obituary, Death – On Monday, January 2, 2023, in Brackenridge, the 46-year-old officer Justin McIntire of the Brackenridge Borough Police Department was killed in the line of duty. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Brackenridge community, having been born on December 27, 1976 in Harrison Township to Brackenridge residents Emma “Lori” Lorraine Clark McIntire and John L. “Lee” McIntire. His parents were from Brackenridge.
After serving as a patrol officer for the previous 22 years, he was promoted to the position of chief in 2019. Chief McIntire was a hardworking member of the police force. He graduated from Highlands High School in 1994 and the Allegheny County Police Academy in North Park in the same year. Both of these institutions are located in North Park. In addition to being a member of the South Buffalo Township Sportsmen’s Club and the Oregon Hunting and Fishing Club, Justin was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 39. He was a qualified National Rifle Association firearms instructor in addition to being a member of the National Rifle Association.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping at Camp Huckabuck. NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins were some of Justin’s favorite sports and teams. His sister, Heather Jane McIntire, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents, Clarence L. Clark and Emma J. Clark, passed away before Justin. Justin’s maternal grandparents were John Lee McIntire and Lois Jane McIntire.
In addition to his biological mother, Emma “Lori” McIntire (Carlo Cimino), and his biological father, John “Lee” McIntire (Erin), survivors include his wife of nine years, Ashley McIntire; son, Jordan McIntire; son, Justin Clark Jr. “JJ” McIntire; daughter, Alexis McIntire; and stepson, Brennin Mann; sister, Tiffany (Matt) Black; brother, Brandon (Jess Robinson) McIntire; From 14:00 until 20:00, we will be happy to see our friends. The day is Monday, January 9, 2023.
