5-year-old boy dies in Huntingdon County shooting

November 11, 2026

MAPLETON DEPOT — A 5-year-old boy died Tuesday morning following a shooting at a home in Huntingdon County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. State police at Huntingdon said Huntingdon County 911 contacted troopers shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday regarding a shooting at a residence along Route 655 (Hares Valley Road) in the Mapleton Depot area of Clay Township. Life-saving measures were performed, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Huntingdon County Coroner Paul Sharum confirmed that he responded to the residence along with state police. State police classified the incident as an accidental…

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Local Sports

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Penn State

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Obituaries

Keith Eugene Mauery Sr

Keith Eugene Mauery Sr., 90, of Lewistown, passed away Nov. 6, 2026. He is…

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Kevin John Peachey

Carl E. Fisher

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Keith E. Mauery Sr.

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Editorials

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