Billy Colwell, Sharon PA Death: 24-Year-Old Sharon Man Dies After Crossbow Injury

The Sharon, Pennsylvania, community is mourning the death of Billy E. Colwell, 24, following a fatal incident involving a crossbow.

Sharon police were called to the 200 block of South Myers Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday following a report of an injured man. Officers found Colwell suffering from critical injuries and emergency responders took him to a local hospital, where he later died.

The Mercer County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Colwell suffered a penetrating wound to the chest. The death was subsequently classified as a homicide.

Authorities have identified a crossbow as the weapon involved. Police have not released a detailed account of what led to the incident, including who fired the crossbow or the circumstances surrounding the injury.

The Sharon Police Department, Mercer County District Attorney’s Office, and Mercer County Coroner’s Office are involved in the investigation. Police said there is no danger to the wider community connected to the incident.

As of the latest reports, authorities had not publicly released further details about a suspect, motive, or possible criminal charges. Investigators are continuing to work to establish what happened before Colwell sustained the fatal injury.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities review the circumstances surrounding Colwell’s death.