EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 24 MIN
Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Student
from Murder Files Unsealed · host AC Wilson
A Pennsylvania police officer faces voluntary manslaughter charges following the fatal shooting of an unarmed college student who mistakenly approached the wrong residence. Investigation into the incident revealed that the victim, Glenwood Earl Pysher IV, was attempting to find a friend's house after a night out when homeowners reported a potential break-in. Although the officer claimed the student acted aggressively, body camera footage reportedly shows the young man with his hands raised and following instructions before being shot from a safe distance. Prosecutors have characterized the use of lethal force as unjustified and reckless, noting that the officer bypassed non-lethal tools like tasers or batons. The victim’s family and their legal counsel are now seeking justice for the preventable death of the student, who was scheduled to begin university classes that same week. Following the filing of these serious charges, the officer surrendered to authorities and currently awaits a preliminary court hearing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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