
On 11/30/24 at approximately 8:20 P.M. the SARPD received multiple 911 calls for shots fired/ a male shot at the WAWA, located on West Main Street in Stroudsburg. Upon arrival officers located a 17 year old white male that was shot in the neck area and performed life saving measures until EMS services arrived and took over care of the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. The suspect was said to have fled the scene. The SARPD Detective division was called to the scene to investigate.
Initial investigation revealed that this incident began as a verbal altercation which later turned physical, and involved multiple individuals inside the store. During the physical altercation a male displayed a handgun and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene. This is currently believed to be an isolated incident.
This is currently an active ongoing investigation and further information will be released when available.
Anyone with information on this investigation or who may have witnessed the event or altercation leading up to the shooting, is asked to "submit a tip" below. Tipsters can leave their contact info for the investigating detective or can remain anonymous.
Location
1015 West Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Date
Nov 30, 2024
Incident Type
Homicide
Reference ID
2024-29741
Case Status
Current
Case Type
Criminal
Case Region
Northeastern
Created Dec 1st, 2024