Daniel Scott McNerny, 20, of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, died on January 20, 2016, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after being shot during an armed robbery attempt at a home on St. Clair Street in Latrobe. McNerny, a 2013 graduate of Greater Latrobe Senior High School who loved music and played guitar, was not part of the robbery; he was shot while trying to intervene.

Police say the robbery was planned by three people who intended to target a drug dealer from Allegheny County. The shooter was identified as Zachary McGrath, masked and dressed in black; he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Two others arrested were Colin Gearhart, 17, and Austin Krinock, 17, charged with second-degree murder. Investigators reported the suspects had discussed and planned the robbery, and waited several minutes before calling for an ambulance while hiding cash, guns, and drugs.

Austin Krinock was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 30 years to life plus an additional four to eight years for conspiracy. Colin Gearhart was convicted of third-degree murder and given 10 to 20 years. McNerny’s family has spoken about their sorrow and the impact of his death. Does anyone have information about Daniel or the events that night?