Homicide — Williamsport, PA — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

Two men were arrested and charged after a man was shot in Columbia County.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Williamsport, PA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: male, age 22
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Aiden LaForest, 22, of Williamsport and Raymond Poust, 23, of Montoursville, were taken into custody
  • They were charged with conspiracy – homicide, attempted first degree murder with serious bodily injury, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, aggravated assault causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon, simple assault, reckless endangerment, persons not to possess a firearm and tampering with evidence and additional charges.
  • Both were arraigned and bail set at $500,000
  • They were lodged in the Columbia County Correctional Facility