Kyle Stauber, an 18-year-old male from Allison Park, Pennsylvania, tragically died on January 27, 2017, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was known for his kind and generous nature, often spending time with his late great-grandmother and making her laugh. His death was ruled a homicide.
The incident occurred during a home invasion. Gregg Scholze, Kayla Naper, John Pignanelli, and Daijon Arnett were involved in the robbery that led to Kyle's death. Scholze, who was 21 at the time, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison. Naper, Pignanelli, and Arnett all pleaded guilty to robbery and conspiracy charges and received various prison sentences.
The robbery stemmed from a dispute over a stolen marijuana bong. Naper drove the group to Stauber's home, and during the robbery, Scholze shot Kyle Stauber as he chased the intruders out of his home with a baseball bat. Witnesses inside the home reported that the intruders announced they were robbing the place and took various items, including a video game console, games, glass bongs, pipes, a wallet, and a cellphone.
The case drew significant attention, and the community mourned the loss of the young man who was remembered fondly for his caring personality and willingness to help others. The legal proceedings concluded with the sentencing of the four individuals involved in the crime.
Kyle Stauber's death serves as a tragic reminder of the impact of violent crime and the importance of community and family support in the aftermath of such events.
