Alex Nayati Roy, 20, was shot and killed on March 11, 2024, in the parking lot of the Walmart in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. A recent graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School, he enjoyed dirt bikes, motocross and woods racing. He and his fiancée, Alissa Tarr-Merchel, had recently welcomed their son, Greyson Nayati Roy.

According to reports, a dispute between Alex and his brother escalated into a physical altercation and Alex suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The Pennsylvania State Police took the brother into custody and described the shooting as an isolated family dispute; officials said there was no wider threat. The investigation is ongoing with the Jefferson County District Attorney, and no formal charges had been announced.

If anyone knew Alex or has information about what happened that night, please come forward and share what you know.