Ryan M. McGovern, 32, of Plains Township was fatally shot on Schuyler Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on March 4, 2020. Investigators described the shooting as arising from a dispute over drugs; another person was wounded in the same altercation but survived.

Authorities identified Jeremy Gittens as the primary suspect, sought him, and arrested him in New York before returning him to Luzerne County to face charges in connection with McGovern’s death. In February 2022 Gittens pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and received a sentence of 16 to 32 years in state prison.

If anyone knew Ryan, his movements that day, or has information that hasn’t been shared with investigators, please come forward.