Jose Albert Duran Jr., a 55-year-old Public Safety Officer and United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran, was killed on September 28, 2025, while responding to a shooting at The Hideout, a gated community in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. He was shot after arriving at an active shooter situation in which the suspect allegedly wounded his parents, Lisa and Robert Gartrell.

The suspect, 26-year-old Lucas Gartrell, reportedly fled on a motorized bicycle and was later apprehended by state police after crashing. Authorities said he was found with ammunition, gun magazines, and several knives. Court filings noted witnesses told investigators Gartrell suffers from bipolar disorder. Gartrell faces multiple charges including criminal homicide, first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, and two counts of attempted homicide; he was jailed without bail following arraignment.

Duran was remembered as a devoted husband and father. The community held a memorial motorcycle ride to raise money for the Jose Duran Memorial Fund. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Officer Duran, please share what you can.