A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man, Logan Rapsinski, was arrested on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, and reckless endangerment after allegedly shooting his older brother in the groin on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in a residence on Crosslands Road in Butler Township, according to police records.
Upon arrival at the scene, first responders found Rapsinski’s 27-year-old brother lying outside the house with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the groin. The victim identified Rapsinski as the shooter. Police located Rapsinski a short distance from the scene and promptly arrested him.
The victim told investigators that Rapsinski had left their home earlier in the evening in an agitated state. The family had contacted the Butler County Crisis Service for assistance while the victim searched the neighborhood for his brother. He found Rapsinski sitting in his car on a nearby street.
According to the victim’s account, Rapsinski pulled out a handgun, loaded it, and fired a shot at his brother, hitting him in the groin. The victim fell to the ground, and Rapsinski fled the scene on foot.
Police were able to quickly locate Rapsinski after he reportedly called 911 in relation to the shooting. A .380 semiautomatic Smith & Wesson handgun was found near Rapsinski at the time of his arrest.
During a post-Miranda interview, Rapsinski claimed he acted in self-defense. He alleged that his unarmed brother approached him on the street and threatened him. The victim reportedly asked Rapsinski if he was going to shoot him just moments before the shooting occurred from a distance of about 14 feet.
The victim was transported to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition as of Thursday. Rapsinski was taken to Butler County Jail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Keven P. O’Donnell on Jan. 2, 2025.