State police offer $5K reward for info that solves case of Butler County auto repair shop shooting

Pennsylvania State Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the solution of a shooting at a Butler County auto repair shop.

On January 11, 2013, officers responded to Bob’s Truck & Auto Repair Inc. on Evans City Road. A man died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Officers found Robert Charles Gaurrich, 45, of Brownsdale, lying face down on a gravel pile behind the business.

PSP believes Gaurrich was shot inside the business, and then attempted to run away from the shooter through the east main door.

Gaurrich’s Winchester Canadian Centennial 30-30 lever-action rifle was missing from the scene, PSP says. Here is a description of the weapon:

• The barrel was octagonal in shape and measured 26 to 28 inches long.

• It was stamped 1867-1967.

• The weapon has a capacity of 12 rounds.

• It has a wooden stock with wood putty on the forearm part.

• One of the rings on a slingshot was broken and a metal ring was missing from the butt of the weapon.

• It had no scope, but iron sights.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Butler at 724-284-8100 or PSP Tips toll-free at 1-800-472-8477. You can also submit a tip online by clicking here.

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