Story by Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published July 17, 2026 8:17 A.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) Shortly before 1am Friday morning, officers with the Aliquippa Police Department along with Hopewell Township Police were dispatched to the parking lot of Wawro’s Bar in the 400 block of Franklin Avenue following a report of shots fired, according to a release from the Aliquippa Police Department.

Two adult males were said to be engaged in a verbal altercation in the parking lot of Wawro’s. The State Constable reported hearing a single gunshot and was able to immediately identify the individual he believed had fired the weapon.

Based on the information obtained during the initial investigation, officers took the suspect identified as Tyler Jeter, 36 of Aliquippa, into custody without incident.

No injuries were reported. Criminal charges have been filed against Jeter.