Aquon Tillman, 17, a male from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died on August 31, 2025, after being shot at the Solomon Homes public housing complex shortly before 7 p.m. He was Black/African American. He was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, where he died in the operating room; the coroner later determined the cause of death was massive blood loss from gunshot wounds and ruled the manner of death a homicide. His obituary confirms his age, hometown, and date of death.
Investigators said evidence and witness statements indicated two guns were involved. Authorities stated one of those firearms belonged to Aquon Tillman, 17, but it had not been recovered as of the initial stages of the investigation. The person who fired the fatal shots was identified, surrendered the weapon used, and cooperated with police, according to officials.
No arrests had been made in the days immediately following the shooting. The Cambria County District Attorney described the case as a possible justified use of force under Pennsylvania’s self-defense and “Stand Your Ground” laws, emphasizing that the review would take time while investigators gathered reports and forensic results. Local coverage noted the office anticipated several weeks to roughly two months to reach a charging decision or determine the shooting was self-defense.
Records documenting the incident place the location at Solomon Homes on Solomon Street in Johnstown and corroborate the date. Public reports in the immediate aftermath also indicated the suspected shooter was initially in custody at the scene, even as authorities later clarified that no arrests had been made while the self-defense review proceeded.
