Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Edward Gorinski death by force case profile photo

Edward Gorinski

Case from Greensburg, PA dated Mar 21, 2016

Victim Details

Edward Gorinski

Male

White / Caucasian

Greensburg

PA

2016-03-21

28

Edward

Gorinski

07/11/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a Monday evening, just a little over two hours after being released from the Westmoreland County Prison, 28-year-old Edward J. Gorinski was shot and killed by a Pennsylvania state trooper in South Greensburg. His release from an 11-day stay in jail set in motion a tragic chain of events that would end his life. The male had a history of threatening behavior and mental illness.

Following his release, Gorinski broke into the home of an acquaintance in South Greensburg. From there, he mad ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Edward Gorinski, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (10)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WTAE: State police fatally shoot man carjacking woman with assault rifle in South Greensburg
  • TribLIVE.com: Trooper fatally shoots armed man attempting to carjack woman in South Greensburg
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 8 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the dynamics of the events leading to Edward Gorinsk... ...Read More
    06/10/2024
    I’ve been following Edward Gorinski's case closely, and I can't help but feel for his family. It m... ...Read More
    10/22/2023
    I've been following the Edward Gorinski case, and one detail that really stands out to me is the eno... ...Read More
    07/04/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Edward Gorinski

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Greensburg, Pennsylvania

    James D. Thomas death by force case in Greensburg, PA

    James D. Thomas

    Death: Dec 31, 2025
    On the evening of New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025, James D. Thomas, a 47-year-old White male from m ...Read More