The Ephrata Police Department arrested Dylan Leisey, 23, of Ephrata, for Discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, Terroristic threats and Recklessly endangering another person. On September 25, 2026, at 5:51 p.m., Ephrata Police officers responded to the 1200 Block of Marie Avenue, Ephrata Borough for a report of shots fired. Officers interviewed witnesses on scene who reported that Leisey fired two rounds from his handgun while multiple occupants were inside the residence.  Occupants of the residence were able to safely secure the firearm, and everyone exited the residence. Witnesses reported that once outside an altercation occurred and Leisey stated he was going to kill them. Leisey was arrested, processed and arraigned by MDJ Landis. Leisey was then transported to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $15,000 cash bail.

Leisey is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.