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The family of a college baseball player fatally shot by police claims their son became confused while drinking and wound up at the wrong house, never intending any harm. Upper Pottsgrove Township Police responded to a call about a potential break-in around 12:30 a.m. on August 23, 2026.
When they arrived, they allegedly found 22-year-old Glenwood Earl Pysher IV in the backyard of the home. Officers reportedly shot and killed Pysher, who was allegedly on the phone with friends minutes earlier, trying to connect with them. Pysher’s family desperately wants police to explain what happened to their son.
Police reportedly had an “encounter” with Pysher.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele shared in a news release that police arrived on the scene following a 911 call about a potential intruder.
“An encounter ensued and police fired at Pysher, fatally striking him,” the DA’s office shared. The Montgomery County Detective Bureau began investigating per protocol for an officer-involved shooting, Steele’s office reported.
Pysher’s family claims he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Erin Pysher told WPVI that her son left a bar after drinking and was headed to meet friends at a house for an afterparty. But somewhere along the way, he became confused.
“He ended up at the wrong house after having a few drinks. He didn’t know that, so he was knocking on the door saying, ‘Hey, let me in.’ Thinking it was his friend’s house, but it wasn’t,” she said.
The young man apparently tried to contact his friends to find out where they were moments before police arrived.
“12:32, he was on the phone with his friends. By 12:35, I believe he’s already shot. So, within a few minutes, the cop pulled up and shot him. He was unarmed. He had a cell phone and a book bag,” Erin Pysher said.
Surveillance reportedly captured the shooting on camera.
WPVI reported the residence’s surveillance camera captured the backyard shooting. Police reportedly took the footage as evidence for their investigation. The department did not release the footage to the news station. It’s unclear why the officer opened fire, but Pysher’s family wants to know why. Glennwood Pysher Sr. told People a lieutenant from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office came to their home to tell them their son died.
“I couldn’t process anything at that point,” he said. “I just asked questions, and he couldn’t give me any answers.”
The moment was a nightmare for the 47-year-old father.
“He was trying to get information from us, like who he was with, where he was, all that stuff,” he added. “And my mind was in a fog.”
Pysher was a promising young athlete.
Erin Pysher siad he son was ready to play baseball at St. Elizabeth’s University, where he’d recently transferred.
“Baseball was not just a pastime for him; it was a vibrant part of his identity, embodying the teamwork and spirit he cherished in life,” his obituary reads. “Beyond the diamond, Bubba had a zest for life that shone through his love for fishing, video games, and most importantly, spending cherished moments with his family and friends. His laughter and kindness will be dearly missed, as he touched countless lives with his genuine spirit.”
The shooting remains under investigation.
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