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Upper Pottsgrove Police Shooting Leaves 22-Year-Old College Student Dead
8/28/2026, 10:02:50 PM
Fatal Encounter on August 23, 2026
On the night of August 23, 2026, Upper Pottsgrove Township police responded to a 911 call reporting a possible burglary on Snyder Road. Officers arrived at approximately 12:29 a.m. and found 22-year-old Glenwood “Bubba” Pysher IV in the rear of the home. Police fired two shots that struck Pysher in the chest, causing his death. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office certified the manner of death as homicide, a medical classification that does not assign criminal intent.
Background and Timeline
- Evening prior: Pysher had been celebrating a friend’s 21st birthday at a local bar and then headed to a friend’s house.
- Wrong address: After drinking, he mistakenly knocked on a back door on Snyder Road. The occupants called 911 at 12:32 a.m.
- Phone call: According to his mother, Erin Pysher, the victim was on a video call with friends from 12:32 a.m. to 12:33 a.m. She believes the shooting occurred by 12:35 a.m.
- Police response: A police vehicle arrived within minutes and the officer discharged two rounds, fatally wounding Pysher.
Investigation and Official Findings
The Montgomery County Detective Bureau is leading the investigation, with the District Attorney’s Office overseeing the case. The officer has not been publicly identified, and no motive for the use of force has been disclosed. Backyard surveillance cameras captured the encounter; the footage is under review but has not been released. The coroner’s office clarified that the homicide classification is required by Pennsylvania law and does not imply criminal liability for the officer.
Data & Statistics
- Age of victim: 22 years
- Shots fired: Two rounds, both striking the chest
- Time of 911 calls: 12:29 a.m. (initial call) and 12:32 a.m. (resident’s call)
- Phone activity: Victim on a call from 12:32 a.m. to 12:33 a.m.; mother believes he was shot by 12:35 a.m.
On-the-Ground Accounts
Erin Pysher described her son as a “lovable goofball” who loved baseball and was preparing to play at Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey. She said he was unarmed, carrying only a cellphone and a backpack.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Identity of the officer: No name or badge number released.
- Reason for gunfire: Authorities have not explained why the officer opened fire.
- Video evidence: Surveillance footage exists but remains unreleased, leaving the exact sequence of events unclear.
Verbatim Quote
“Consistent with Pennsylvania law and Coroner's Office policy, the classification of homicide is a medical determination for death certification purposes and does not indicate criminal intent or assign legal responsibility.” — Erin Pysher
