Sibling shooting leaves 1 brother dead outside Pennsylvania Walmart

Natalie Neysa Alund
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State police are investigating after they say a man fatally shot his brother outside a Pennsylvania Walmart early Monday afternoon.

The shooting took place in Punxsutawney in Young Township, about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.

Troopers told USA TODAY they responded to the business at about 12:15 p.m. after two brothers got into an argument and one shot the other in the chest.

Troopers have not released either man’s name or age nor said what they argued over.

No other injuries were reported by troopers who said called the shooting “an isolated family incident.”

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Shooter taken into custody

The suspected shooter was taken into custody at the scene, troopers said.

“This incident remains open pending further investigation and consultation with the Jefferson County District Attorney,” troopers wrote in an email to USA TODAY Wednesday.

After the shooting was reported, the Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company posted on Facebook to avoid the area around the business due to heavy police presence.

Walmart says its working with police

“The safety of customers and associates is among our top priorities. We will work with law enforcement as they continue their investigation and refer any further questions to the police,” Walmart spokesperson Kim Hess told USA TODAY.

The borough of Punxsutawney is known for its Groundhog Day celebration held annually on February 2.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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