Glenwood 'Bubba' Pysher, a 22-year-old college baseball player, was fatally shot by police in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, early Sunday after he mistakenly approached the wrong home. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting an attempted break-in at a residence on Snyder Road.
Police encounter and shooting
Officers arrived at the scene at approximately 12:29 a.m. Sunday, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. When they encountered Pysher at the rear of the property, an altercation ensued, and he was shot and killed. The Upper Pottsgrove Police Department has not released further details, stating the incident remains under investigation.
Pysher’s family, including his parents Erin and Glenwood Pysher, have not received any official updates from law enforcement. His mother, Erin, told CBS News that her son was on the phone with friends at 12:32 a.m. and was shot by 12:35 a.m., based on her recollection of the timeline. She described the encounter as involving no use of a Taser or other de-escalation measures before the fatal shots were fired.
Background and personal details
Pysher, known as 'Bubba' to friends and family, had recently transferred to Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey, where he was set to begin classes on Monday as a student-athlete on the baseball team. He worked part-time at a local Walmart and was remembered by acquaintances as a well-respected and dedicated individual.
The night before the shooting, Pysher had been celebrating a friend’s birthday at a local bar in Upper Pottsgrove. After the group decided to move the party to a nearby house, Pysher walked there alone but mistakenly approached the wrong residence. His mother suggested he may have been confused due to the wooded location of the home.
Homeowner’s 911 call
The homeowners called 911 to report a possible break-in after Pysher knocked on their door and asked to be let in. According to family accounts, Pysher may have been disoriented or seeking assistance. The Montgomery County Detective Bureau confirmed the investigation is ongoing but has not provided additional statements.
Family response and community support
Pysher’s family has expressed frustration over the lack of communication from police and called for transparency. His father, Glenwood Pysher, stated, 'I just want things to be done right. I want to know the facts.' A GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family had raised over $18,000 as of Tuesday, with donations intended to cover funeral expenses and immediate needs. The campaign described Pysher as a 'promising young man, athlete, and scholar who loved his family deeply.'
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has not released further details about the shooting, including the officers involved or the nature of the altercation.