Friday 20th February 2026

Tyrone Man Dies After Accidently Shooting Self

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A Tyrone man has been identified as the individual who was found dead in a wooded area in Reade Township, Cambria County earlier this week.  The Cambria County Coroner’s Office identified the man as 48-year-old Matthew Yarnell.  Reportedly, Yarnell was test firing a new handgun he had recently purchased when he accidently shot himself in the leg. Authorities say Yarnell suffered massive blood loss, and his body was later found near his truck.

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