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

David John Deshler

Case from Scranton, PA dated Mar 12, 2023

Victim Details

David John Deshler

Male

Black / African American

Scranton

PA

2023-03-12

27

David

John Deshler

07/12/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In Scranton, Pennsylvania, on the night of March 12, 2023, a dispute that began at a vigil tragically escalated, leading to the death of 27-year-old David John Deshler. A graduate of Scranton High School and a personal care assistant at St. Joseph's Center, Deshler was known for his wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. He was a father to three children, Isabella, Josiah, and Theodore.

The series of events that led to Deshler's death began with an argument between Jonathan Lan ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for David John Deshler, 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 (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • PAhomepage.com: Scranton shooting victim dies after being shot in the head
  • wnep.com: Police: Man died after shooting in Scranton
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 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)

    Does anyone else feel uneasy about how quickly things escalated at what should have been a peaceful ... ...Read More
    07/17/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of David Deshler, and something that really stands out... ...Read More
    06/14/2023
    Has anyone else been following the tragic case of David Deshler in Scranton? I just read about how h... ...Read More
    06/11/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for David John Deshler

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

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

    Other Cases from Scranton, Pennsylvania

    Benjamin N. Thompson death by force case in Scranton, PA

    Benjamin N. Thompson

    Death: May 14, 2024
    In the late hours of a Tuesday in Scranton, Pennsylvania, events unfolded that would end the life of o ...Read More
    Vincent Darbenzio death by force case in Scranton, PA

    Vincent Darbenzio

    Death: May 24, 2014
    In the early morning hours of a Friday in May 2014, 47-year-old Vincent B. Darbenzio, a cab driver i ...Read More
    George Kent death by force case in Scranton, PA

    George Kent

    Death: Jul 30, 1910
    In the summer of 1910, a call regarding a threat to a homeowner's property sent Scranton Police Depa p ...Read More
    Thomas Campion death by force case in Scranton, PA

    Thomas Campion

    Death: Sep 14, 2014
    In the quiet neighborhood of Pine Brook in Scranton, a dispute between two neighbors escalated into o ...Read More
    Tyler Sitar death by force case in Scranton, PA

    Tyler Sitar

    Death: Jul 16, 2021
    In the summer of 2021, the life of 22-year-old Tyler Sitar, a male from Dunmore, Pennsylvania, was t ...Read More
    Jose Tatis Camilo death by force case in Scranton, PA

    Jose Tatis Camilo

    Death: Mar 07, 2024
    On the night of March 7, 2024, 26-year-old José Tatis Camilo was fatally shot during an armed robbe b ...Read More