Robert Lukehart, 39, of Fairchance, Pennsylvania, was shot multiple times and killed on May 24, 2020, in the parking lot of a Long John Silver’s on Morgantown Road in South Union Township. He was found with gunshot wounds to his chest and back and died at the scene.

Twenty-one-year-old Justin Rittacco, also of Fairchance, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide in connection with Lukehart’s death. Rittacco told investigators he acted in self-defense, saying Lukehart had threatened him; investigators said Rittacco shot Lukehart after being blocked in the parking lot. The case went to trial and, on December 23, 2021, a jury found Rittacco not guilty after accepting the self-defense claim.

Lukehart’s family described him as a son, brother, dad, uncle, fiancé, and friend and set up a memorial fund in his honor. Does anyone who knew Robert or saw activity in that parking lot on May 24, 2020 have information to share?