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Harrison Shaffer

Case from Bunola, PA dated May 20, 2015

Victim Details

Harrison Shaffer

Male

Bunola

PA

2015-05-20

68

Harrison

Shaffer

07/11/2026

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Harrison Shaffer, a 68-year-old man from Bunola, PA, tragically died on May 20, 2015. He was born on January 12, 1946, in Philippi, West Virginia. Harrison was known for his kind and helpful nature, and he was an active member of the Bunola Nazarene Church. He retired after 36 years of employment from Metal Management in Elizabeth and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

On the day of his death, Harrison's nephew, Billy Joe Richter, broke into his home in an attempt to steal gun ...
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  • Obituary for Harrison "Uncle Rusty" Shaffer at Frye Funeral Home, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Man slain, suspect wounded in standoff in the Bunola section of Forward
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Harrison Shaffer's call to 911 during the break-in. It must have be... ...Read More
    11/24/2023
    It's truly difficult to wrap my mind around the events of that day in Bunola. Harrison was apparentl... ...Read More
    07/18/2023
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