Damien Staniszewski was 19 and from Johnstown, Pennsylvania when he was killed on March 28, 2017. His death occurred alongside the killing of 32-year-old James Smith; both men were taken by members of the East Main Money Gang after being suspected of stealing drugs and money from a stash house. The pair were abducted, subjected to severe physical abuse, and then shot to death in woods near Ligonier Pike in Somerset County.

Prosecutions followed: Samson Washington and Marekus Benson, identified as EMMG members, were convicted of first-degree homicide, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and other charges and received life sentences. Devon Wyrick was sentenced to 21 to 80 years for his role. Other individuals, including Joshua Bergmann and Deandre Callender, were also charged in connection with the killings.

If anyone knew Damien, James, or saw activity near Ligonier Pike around March 28, 2017, please share information that could add to the record.