Ethan Mooney, a 19-year-old male from Hanover, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on September 28, 2022, at WellSpan York Hospital due to multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. He was born on January 20, 2003, and was known for his love of music, dirt biking, fishing, and spending time with friends. Ethan was the son of Charles M. “Mike” and Katrina Mooney, and he is survived by his sisters, Alexis and Hailey Mooney, as well as his maternal grandparents and other family members.
The incident occurred on the night of September 27, 2022, on the 500 block of West Market Street in York, Pennsylvania. According to police reports, Ethan was shot by Tyrell Shyheim Christian, 28, after allegedly "hollering" at Christian's girlfriend. Witnesses at the scene identified Christian as the shooter, known to them as "Big Diablo". Surveillance footage showed a silver Jeep Wrangler near the scene, and Christian was later seen fleeing in a silver sedan.
Tyrell Christian was charged with criminal homicide and arrested months later during a routine traffic stop for an expired registration. He was found guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm prohibited on October 4, 2024. Christian faces a mandatory life sentence for the murder conviction. The trial included evidence such as photos of the scene, witness testimonies, and surveillance footage.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the increase in gun violence in York, with Ethan's murder being the 18th homicide of the year. York City Police Commissioner Michael Muldrew issued a statement condemning the violence and assuring residents that the department was working diligently to combat it.
Ethan's family has expressed relief and a sense of justice served with the guilty verdict. They have also thanked the teams involved in the investigation and prosecution for their hard work over the past few years.
