Police Identify Gunman in Old Forge Strip Club Murder

Ryan Dickinson

OLD FORGE, PA – A homicide investigation is underway by the Pennsylvania State Police Troop R – Dunmore Station, following a fatal shooting at Club VIP Diamond.

The incident occurred early on Sunday, at 107 North Keyser Avenue in Old Forge Boro, Lackawanna County.

Responding to the scene at approximately 3:29 am, officers from the Old Forge Police Department found 34-year-old Khayree Abdurruzzaq of Hanover Township with a gunshot wound. Abdurruzzaq was rushed to CMC Hospital in Scranton, where he was later pronounced deceased at 4:39 am.


The Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation into this incident. The public is asked to provide any relevant information to PSP Dunmore at 570-963-3156 or anonymously via Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or their online platform.

Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest or resolution of this case. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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