Anthony Andrew Cobaugh, 22, was fatally shot in the head on January 23, 2025, at a residence on D Street in the West End of Johnstown. The Johnstown Police Department opened a homicide investigation immediately. Family described Cobaugh as hardworking, family-oriented and a people person.

Authorities briefly took a male teenager into custody and another individual was charged in the killing, but those charges were withdrawn the same day they were filed; the identity of the teenager and the person charged have not been released. A witness later admitted to lying to investigators, complicating the inquiry. Progress has been delayed by a backlog at the Pennsylvania State Police crime lab, with ballistics and other forensic results still pending.

The Cambria County District Attorney has said the investigation is active and that a key question remains whether the shooting was criminal homicide or self-defense; a charging decision will follow completion of the forensic work. If anyone knew Anthony, was at the D Street residence that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.