Eric Mason, 48, was found dead on December 30, 2024, inside a vacant building on 11th Street in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania during a welfare check. The Beaver County coroner confirmed Mason died of a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was immediately ruled a homicide. The Beaver Falls Police Department and the Beaver County Detectives Bureau opened an investigation.

Investigators say evidence and witness statements pointed to a suspect who was reportedly seen entering the building the night Mason was last seen; witnesses also stated the suspect had discussed plans to lure Mason to the location and kill him. A warrant was issued for the suspect as authorities searched for him.

Mason was a well-known member of the Beaver Falls community, described as kind and caring, a devoted father and a passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Beaver Falls Tigers. If anyone has information about Mason, his movements on December 29–30, 2024, or the person investigators were seeking, contact the Beaver Falls Police Department.