♥Tyler, a son, brother and friend. Forever in our hearts, We love you always. "He was a great kid, He'd do anything for anyone.""He cared about everything and everyone, and animals and his fish. He just didn't deserve this"
Tyler's hobbies included breeding and caring for his fish and aquariums. Working on his cars, rescuing animals, speed skating and being with his friends.
Tyler's Fight Against Violence
Article dated 6/25/2011
New details disclosed in Exeter Township slaying # and Dietrich were attending a party at 222 Lorane Road when they got into an argument that resulted in the shooting. # & Dietrich were friends and had traveled together to the party. DA Adams said alcohol was a factor in the incident.
Article dated 6/26/2011
Cumru Township man fatally shot at party in Exeter Township Friend of victim is charged with murder, other offenses 23 year old Shillington man was charged with first- and third-degree murder, criminal homicide, aggravated assault and possessing an instrument of crime.
Report dated 6/26/2011
Documents: Man confessed to killing friend
Article dated 6/26/2011
Party host saw blood, police say
'Dude, you shot me,' witness recalls hearing victim say Dietrich, 25, of the 100 block of Colonial Drive, Cumru Township, died of a single gunshot wound to the chest that traveled to his abdomen, Berks County Coroner Dennis J. Hess said Sunday.
Report dated 6/27/2011
Family Trying To Cope With Young Man's Shooting Death "It was just wrong in every sense of the word, and I don't know if I will ever recover from this, and I'm not sure how I will live my life without him"
Article dated 10/28/2011
Shillington man gets 10-20 years for killing at party
Probation and restitution also ordered in shooting death during garage party
23 year old pleaded guilty to third degree murder
Article dated 10/28/2011
Family says victim cared for friends "We now have all been given a life sentence of pain, suffering and anguish."