Man Accused of Firing Automatic Rifle at State Troopers in Indiana County
In Young Township, Indiana County, a 60-year-old man, Robert Richard II, is accused of firing an automatic rifle at Pennsylvania State Police troopers who responded to a disturbance call. The troopers returned fire, striking Richard, and he was taken into…
Pittsburgh, PA, July 26, 2026 —
A 60-year-old man, identified as Robert Richard II, is facing accusations of firing an automatic rifle at Pennsylvania State Police troopers in Young Township, Indiana County. The incident occurred when troopers responded to a disturbance call at Richard’s location.
According to initial reports, troopers returned fire after Richard allegedly discharged his weapon. The exchange of gunfire resulted in Richard sustaining injuries. He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Details regarding the specific nature of the disturbance call that prompted the troopers’ response were not immediately available. The Pennsylvania State Police are expected to release further information as the investigation progresses.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The outcome of the inspection was not provided. The specific type of code violation was not provided. The date of the incident was not provided. The timeline of events was not provided. The location of the disturbance call was not provided. The permit status was not provided.
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