On Monday, July 13, 2026, at approximately midnight, officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to reports of threats made by an individual living in the 900 block of East Walnut Street. An occupant of the home was reportedly making threats toward another individual and their children.

Officers closed the 900 block of East Walnut Street as a precautionary measure. Officers made announcements via loudspeaker and attempted to reach the suspect via phone without success. Two other individuals safely exited the home while officers attempted to get the suspect to exit the home. After multiple attempts to contact the suspect did not work, the Lancaster County Special Emergency Management Team (SERT) was activated. Lancaster Township Police also assisted with securing the scene.

After receiving a search warrant for the home, SERT made entry into the residence and safely took the suspect into custody. Once SERT cleared the residence, the residence was searched, and two firearms were recovered.

As a result of this incident, Tyler Fry, 35, was charged with:

• Three counts of Terroristic Threats (M1)
• One count of Resisting Arrest or Other Law Enforcement (M2)

Fry is currently in custody. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Lancaster City Bureau of Police would like to thank its patrol officers and K9 unit, as well as Lancaster County SERT and Lancaster Township Police, for their assistance in resolving this incident without injuries.