Son Shoots and Kills Father Who Pulled Knife During Altercation; No Charges Filed

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WILLIAMSPORT, PA – A 21-year-old man shot and killed his father after the older man produced a knife during a confrontation at a Central Avenue residence, according to Williamsport Police. Following an investigation and consultation with the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office, no charges were filed against the shooter.

The incident began the evening of March 27, 2026, when 40-year-old Andrew Tubbs got into an altercation with his own father, with whom he lived at 2206 Central Avenue. When Andrew left the residence, he took a kitchen knife with him. His father then reached out to Kaiden Tubbs, Andrew’s 21-year-old son, to come to the home.

When Kaiden arrived, another altercation broke out between him and Andrew. At some point during that confrontation, Andrew produced the knife. Kaiden, who was legally armed, drew his firearm and fired, striking Andrew. Officers responding the following day, March 28, at approximately 12:27 p.m., found Andrew Tubbs deceased at the scene.

Kaiden Tubbs was detained at the scene and transported to police headquarters for an interview. Multiple witnesses were also interviewed. After consulting with the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office, investigators determined that no charges would be filed against Kaiden at that time. The case remains an active and ongoing investigation.

For Armed Citizens

Situations involving family members are among the most emotionally difficult scenarios any armed citizen can face. The law does not distinguish between a threat posed by a stranger and one posed by a relative. When someone faces an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm, the right to defend oneself applies regardless of the relationship between the parties.

Even when a self-defense shooting is legally justified, the emotional aftermath can be overwhelming. Kaiden Tubbs walked away without criminal charges, but no legal outcome erases the reality of what happened. For many survivors of self-defense incidents, the psychological weight is something they carry long after the investigation closes.

That is something many concealed carriers never think about when they consider self-defense coverage. Legal protection is the obvious priority, but what happens to you mentally after a critical incident? It is a real cost that most plans do not address.

CCW Safe Covers the Aftermath You May Not Be Thinking About

CCW Safe includes Licensed Professional Counseling Sessions as part of every plan. The Defender Plan provides up to 10 sessions valued at $1,500. The Liberty Plan steps that up to 20 sessions valued at $3,000. The Ultimate Plan covers up to 40 sessions valued at $6,000. For a concealed carrier who has just been through a traumatic self-defense event, access to professional mental health support is not a luxury. It is a critical part of recovery.

All three plans also provide no-cap coverage on attorney fees, investigation fees, and expert witness costs, paid upfront with no out-of-pocket expense and no recoupment. A 24-hour emergency hotline and trained after-incident peer support are included across every plan as well.

The Ultimate Plan offers the most comprehensive protection overall, covering the primary member and their spouse at no additional cost for $519 per year. It includes up to $1.5 million in civil liability coverage for the primary member, bond coverage up to $1.5 million for both the primary member and spouse, up to $1,000 per day in lost wages during trial, and up to $10,000 for Red Flag Law hearings. The Defender Plan starts at $209 per year and the Liberty Plan at $399 per year, giving carriers options at every level.

No matter which plan fits your situation, CCW Safe is built around the understanding that a self-defense incident does not end when the police leave the scene. It is the coverage I personally use and trust, and it is what I recommend to every armed citizen who takes their responsibility seriously.