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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 26, 2026Hillsborough

Father states 22-year-old student was killed by police after arriving at wrong home

A 22-year-old college student was fatally shot by Pennsylvania police while waiting for friends after mistakenly entering the wrong residence. The victim's father reported that his son had realized the error and was waiting to be picked up when the encounter occurred.

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Why It Matters

The incident involves a fatal police-involved shooting of a college student, raising questions regarding law enforcement response protocols to reported burglaries.

Key Facts

  • A 22-year-old college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania.
  • Police were responding to a report of a possible burglary.
  • The victim's father stated the student had realized he was at the wrong house.
  • The victim was waiting for friends to pick him up at the time of the shooting.

Who's Mentioned

locationUpper Pottsgrove Township“The location where the shooting occurred.”organizationSt. Elizabeth University“The university where the deceased was a senior.”personGlen Pysher“Father of the deceased.”organizationMontgomery County Detective Bureau“The agency currently investigating the shooting.”locationPennsylvania“Location of the incident”personAl Werner“Upper Pottsgrove Township Police Chief.”personGlenwood Pysher IV“The 22-year-old college student who was killed by police.”