Jessica VanWhy

News Editor 

A 17-year-old juvenile died of a gunshot wound last Saturday night at Wawa on West Main Street in Stroudsburg, according to a statement posted on Facebook by Stroud Area Regional Police Department (SARPD).

Multiple 911 calls had come through at 8:20 p.m. about a gun shot being fired at the Wawa, with a young man reportedly shot in the neck, according to the post.

When the officers had arrived to the scene they performed life-saving measures until EMS services arrived. The young man was transported to a local hospital where he died.

SARPD reported that the incident had started off as a verbal altercation that turned physical. The incident involved multiple individuals in the store, according to police.

During the fight another man allegedly showed a handgun and fired a single shot. He then reportedly fled the scene.

SARPD stated that it believes that this is an isolated incident and the investigation is still ongoing.

If anyone has any information on the incident you are encouraged to submit a tip to Stroud Area Regional Police Department.

There is no indication that any one involved in the off-campus incident was connected to ESU.