Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Tyvon Ash of Scranton, whose death has left family members, friends, and the surrounding communities mourning while authorities work to determine what led to the tragic incident.
According to the Lackawanna County Coroner’s Office, Ash suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest during an incident in Archbald, Lackawanna County, early Sunday morning. Emergency responders transported him to Geisinger Community Medical Center, where he later died in the emergency department despite lifesaving efforts by medical staff.
State police, working alongside local law enforcement, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have not disclosed the exact location where the incident occurred, what events preceded the gunfire, or whether any suspects have been identified or taken into custody. No motive has been announced, and investigators say the case remains active.
The Lackawanna County Coroner’s Office has confirmed Tyvon Ash’s identity, while noting that the manner of death remains pending as detectives continue collecting evidence and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Ash’s death has deeply impacted both the Scranton and Archbald communities. Family members and friends have organized an online fundraiser to help his parents with funeral expenses and other unexpected costs following the tragic loss.
Those who knew Ash described him as a 2025 graduate of Scranton High School who earned a plumbing certification through the Career Technology Center. He was also employed at Cooper’s Seafood House, where friends and coworkers remembered him for his kind personality, strong work ethic, and caring nature.
Loved ones affectionately referred to him as a “gentle giant,” remembering him as a young man with a bright future whose life was cut tragically short. Tributes shared by friends highlight the lasting impression he made through his generosity, warmth, and positive outlook.
At this time, no arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting. Pennsylvania State Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as detectives continue working to establish the events that led to Ash’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have indicated that additional information will be released as more details are confirmed through the official investigation.