A shooting on the evening of September 30, 2024, in Robinson Township, Washington County, claimed the life of Eric R. Cefalo, a 50-year-old man from McDonald, Pennsylvania. Around 5:50 p.m. neighbors on Spring Street reported cries for help and a gunshot. Pennsylvania State Police found a situation in which a suspect had barricaded himself inside a home; law enforcement secured the area and the suspect was later taken into custody.

Both Cefalo and the other man were taken to a hospital; Cefalo was pronounced dead later that evening. The other individual was treated and released and is not in police custody. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office are leading an active investigation; no motive or charging decisions have been announced.

Cefalo was an independent contractor who enjoyed cooking, traveling, music and making others laugh. He is survived by his daughter, his partner of more than 12 years, his mother, stepfather, brother and stepchildren. If anyone in Robinson Township that evening saw or heard something that could help investigators, please come forward with information.