Woman killed, 3 others injured in Armstrong County bar shooting; suspect in custody
A woman has died, and three others were injured following a shooting at a bar in Armstrong County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Troopers said they were called shortly after 1:15 a.m. Sunday to Niki's Quick Six on First Street in Parks Township for reports of shots fired.
A local police officer who arrived first found one woman dead and multiple people suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a public information report provided by state police.
The woman who died was identified as Jessica Hilliard, 34, of Apollo. Hilliard was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim, Rebecca Boston, 24, of McIntyre, was found at the scene and was last listed in critical condition.
Two other victims, Hector Saballos, 34, of Vandergrift, and Dominik Dellach, 25, of Vandergrift, left before troopers arrived. Police said both were later listed in stable condition.
The suspect has been identified as David Dunmire, 36, of Vandergrift. Police said he remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident.
An investigation determined that a physical altercation broke out in the parking lot outside the bar before Dunmire allegedly pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking several people.
State police said they consulted with Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton, who approved a criminal homicide charge.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Neighbor who lives near the bar not surprised about shooting
For 51 years, Nelson Lubik and his wife have called the house across the street from the building home. It's only in the past five years, since he says the bar opened, that he says they've sensed trouble.
"You have people drinking things that get out of hand. Something's going to happen. I've said this all along, that sooner or later, there's going to be a shooting, and there was last night," Lubik said. "It's a shame anybody has to lose their life over something that might be stupid or just plain stupidity itself."
Lubik happened to be awake at the 1 a.m. hour.
"All of a sudden, I heard six to eight shots. I quickly looked out the window. I saw people leaving the facility, running," he recalled.
He called 911 and watched as CPR was unsuccessfully administered.
"You hope and pray it doesn't happen at all," Lubik said of the incident.
But he says he wasn't surprised, adding that the bar hasn't been a good neighbor, and not just because of the late-night noise.
"I have turned around, and I have found drug paraphernalia laying on the ground close to the road. There's been a few fights over there."
Asked if he would like to see the bar shut down, Lubik offered a definitive answer.
"Yeah, I would."
