Beech Creek, PA – August 19, 2025

At approximately 8:59 p.m., Fire and EMS were dispatched to reports of “shots fired” at Lykens Market, 272 Main Street, Beech Creek Borough.

Emergency Response

Fire crews from Station 9 (Beech Creek) and Station 21 (Flemington) responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders located one individual who had sustained injury. A tourniquet was quickly applied to control bleeding.

A medical helicopter was placed on standby but later cancelled.

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) secured the scene, and Route 150 was closed until 11:00 p.m., according to 511PA.

PSP Official Release

The Pennsylvania State Police Lamar Barracks issued a public information statement regarding the incident.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Troopers were attempting to serve a felony warrant on an individual at his residence located at 2476 Eagle Valley Road, Bald Eagle Township.

Upon making contact, the individual fired a round toward Troopers before fleeing the scene in a vehicle on SR 150. He then entered the Lykens Market parking lot, where he fired another round at Troopers. After a brief exchange of gunfire, the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

The individual suffered one non-life-threatening injury. No Troopers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

Per PSP regulations, all Troopers involved were placed on administrative leave. The investigation remains ongoing, and PSP noted that any information not released directly by the Pennsylvania State Police should be considered unofficial.

Reference Incident #2025-1020673