NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Father states college student was killed by Pennsylvania police after entering wrong home
A 22-year-old college student was fatally shot by Pennsylvania police responding to a reported burglary. The student's father stated that his son had realized he was at the wrong residence and was waiting for friends to pick him up when the shooting occurred.
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The incident involves a fatal use-of-force encounter between law enforcement and a civilian, raising questions regarding police response protocols to reported burglaries.
Key Facts
- A 22-year-old college student was killed by Pennsylvania police.
- Police were responding to a report of a possible burglary.
- The student's father stated the student had realized he was at the wrong house.
- The student was waiting for friends to pick him up at the time of the shooting.
Who's Mentioned
personGlenwood Pysher IV“22-year-old college student killed by police”organizationMontgomery County District Attorney's Office“Overseeing the investigation”personGlen Pysher“Father of the deceased”organizationSaint Elizabeth University“University attended by the deceased”organizationMontgomery County Detective Bureau“Conducting the investigation”locationUpper Pottsgrove Township“Location of the incident”locationPennsylvania“State where the incident occurred”personAl Werner“Upper Pottsgrove Township Police Chief”