ROCKLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Authorities say a suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old man in Rockland Township, Venango County.
Franklin-based State Police Tpr. Haun said troopers were dispatched to 279 Carls Road around 2:26 a.m. Sunday for a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival at the scene, the victim — 29-year-old Peter Bernardo Spencer of Allegheny County — was found dead in the front yard of the residence, due to multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
The suspect, a known 25-year-old man, has been detained and taken into custody.
Police said multiple firearms were also located at the scene.
The case, which is being classified as a homicide, is being investigated by the Troop E Major Case Team.
Tpr. Haun said no further details are being released at this time due to the sensitivity of the investigation.