Full Breakdown
Police Shooting of Glenwood “Bubba” Pysher After Mistaken Door Knock in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania
8/26/2026, 9:49:27 PM
The Fatal Encounter
In the early hours of Sunday, August 23, 2026, Upper Pottsgrove Township Police responded to a 911 call reporting a possible attempted break-in at a residence on Snyder Road. Officers arrived to find a male, identified as Glenwood “Bubba” Pysher IV, 22, in the rear of the home. An “encounter” ensued and police fired, fatally striking the unarmed man. The officer was placed on administrative leave, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation, with the Montgomery County Detective Bureau leading the case. Surveillance cameras in the backyard recorded the encounter and are being reviewed.
Background & Context
Glenwood Pysher was a 22-year-old college student and baseball player. On the night of the shooting, he and friends were celebrating a 21st birthday at a local bar. After the bar closed, the group moved to a friend’s house; Pysher chose to walk to the location.
Timeline
- 12:32 a.m. – Residents of the Snyder Road home called 911 after being startled by knocking on the back door.
- 12:35 a.m. – Police arrived and opened fire, killing Pysher.
All events occurred on August 23, 2026.
Data & Statistics
- Status: Unarmed; carried a cell phone and a backpack.
- Criminal record: Only a speeding ticket at age 16.
Official Statements & Responses
County District Attorney Kevin R. confirmed the shooting is an active investigation and that findings will be released after the inquiry concludes. Upper Pottsgrove Township Police confirmed the officer involved was placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
On-the-Ground Reports
Erin Pysher, the victim’s mother, said her son knocked on the back door, believing it to be his friend’s house, and was on a phone call with friends at the time. She said he was “unarmed” and carried only a cellphone and a book bag. Pysher’s friends later told her he had sent a video of his location, realizing he was at the wrong address, and were on their way to retrieve him when police arrived.
Verbatim Quotes
- “After a few drinks, he didn't realize it — he was at their back door knocking, thinking it was his friend's house, saying, 'Hey, let me in,'” — Erin Pysher
- “Upper Pottsgrove Township Police responded to a 911 call for a possible attempted break-in at a residence on Snyder Road. The police arrived to find a male, Glenwood Pysher IV, in the rear of the residence. An encounter ensued and police fired at Pysher, fatally striking him,” — Kevin R. Steele, county district attorney
