On November 25, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., 53-year-old David Louis Comar was fatally shot in his residence on Poling Lane in Adams Township, Sidman, Pennsylvania. Authorities responded to the scene following a call from Comar's wife, who sustained a non-life-threatening injury during the incident. The Cambria County Coroner's Office confirmed that Comar died from multiple gunshot wounds, officially ruling his death a homicide.
Investigators, including the Adams Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Cambria County District Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Secret Service, have indicated that the attack appeared highly targeted, occurring in a secluded area on a dead-end road. There were no signs of a struggle, and no firearm was recovered at the scene. Comar's wife was treated for her injuries and subsequently released from the hospital.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement agencies urging anyone with information to come forward. Cambria County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Community members have expressed heightened concern following the incident, noting the rarity of such violent crimes in the area.
