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State Police Investigating Shots Fired on Rails to Trails in Northern Armstrong County

MADISON TWP., Armstrong Co., Pa. (EYT) – Kittanning-based State Police are investigating an incident of possible shots fired on a Rails to Trails path in Northern Armstrong County last weekend.

According to police, around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, a Madison Township couple were walking on a Rails to Trails path in Madison Township, Armstrong County, when they heard gunshots they felt might have been fired in their general direction.

Police say a short distance away, the couple encountered an unknown white male who was standing next to a red UTV with a black roof. The couple attempted to speak to the man, but got no response, and did not see a firearm.

Multiple State Police units from Troop D Kittanning and Troop C Clarion responded to the area.

The investigation is ongoing.