Daniel Matos Obituary, Death: 33-Year-Old Lebanon Man Killed in Targeted Shooting

Daniel Matos, 33, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died after being fatally shot on North Jones Street on Friday, September 18, 2026. His death has left family, friends and members of the Lebanon community mourning as police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Lebanon City Police officers responded to the first block of North Jones Street at approximately 1:53 p.m. following a report of a gunshot victim. Officers found Matos at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound, and he was pronounced deceased.

According to investigators, the preliminary evidence indicates that the shooting was not random and that Matos was specifically targeted. Police initially withheld information about a possible suspect and motive while detectives worked to establish what happened before the shooting.

The investigation subsequently led to the arrest of 19-year-old Alex Montes-Rivera. Lebanon City Police said he was taken into custody and charged with homicide, flight to avoid apprehension and carrying a firearm without a license. The charges are allegations, and the case will proceed through the legal system.

The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office is assisting city police with the investigation. Authorities have indicated that additional information may be released as investigators continue reviewing evidence and determining the events surrounding Matos’ death.

Public information about Matos’ personal life, including his family, career and interests, remains limited. Funeral and memorial arrangements had not been included in the police reports available at the time of publication.

For those who knew Daniel Matos, his death at 33 represents a sudden loss. As investigators continue their work, family and friends are left to remember his life while awaiting further answers about the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.