Two 16-Year-Old Boys Wanted in Fatal Shooting of Penn State Student

Pennsylvania, United States — June 2026

Authorities are searching for two 16-year-old boys in connection with the fatal shooting of a student from Pennsylvania State University, according to law enforcement officials.

Police say the student was shot during an incident that remains under active investigation. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead from the injuries.

Investigators have identified two teenage suspects, both 16 years old, and are actively working to locate them. Because they are juveniles, authorities have released only limited information about their identities in accordance with applicable laws and court procedures.

Law enforcement agencies have launched a coordinated search, following multiple leads and urging anyone with information about the suspects’ whereabouts to contact police immediately. Officials cautioned members of the public not to approach the teens if they are seen and instead notify authorities.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the events leading up to the incident and whether the victim and suspects knew one another. A motive has not yet been publicly disclosed.

The university expressed condolences to the victim’s family and friends, stating that counseling and support services are being made available to students affected by the tragedy.

The fatal shooting has shocked both the campus and the surrounding community, with many gathering to honor the victim’s memory and calling for justice.

Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional information will be released as the search for the suspects continues.