Local Police Issue Statement On Andy "The Butcher" Williams' Passing

The head of Millvale Borough Police Department Tim Komoroski has issued a statement on the passing of Andy "The Butcher" Williams, confirming that Williams was pronounced deceased at 9:43 pm local time on Saturday, September 5, at Allegheny General Hospital. An autopsy has been performed but the official cause of death is still pending.

Millvale Borough Police Department issued the following statement to POST Wrestling:

"At approximately 8:45 pm on Saturday September 5th, 2026, Millvale Borough Police officers were dispatched to Mr. Smalls Theatre for a report of a male wrestler who had struck his head on a ring post during a wrestling event.

"Upon arrival, officers located Andy Williams unresponsive and being attended to by two physicians who were at the venue with the wrestling organization. Shortly before the arrival of Ross/West View EMS, Williams stopped breathing. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated, and an automated external defibrillator (AED) was applied.

"Upon the arrival of Ross/West View EMS, life-saving measures were continued. Williams was transported by EMS to Allegheny General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 9:43 p.m.

"There were no visible signs of trauma and no indications of foul play observed by investigating officers.

"The official cause and manner of death remains pending. An autopsy has been performed by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the final determination will be made pending the results of the examination and any associated testing.

"The Millvale Borough Police Department extends its condolences to Mr. Williams’ family, friends, colleagues, and the many members of the wrestling and music communities affected by his passing.

"No further information regarding the cause of death will be released until the appropriate medical examiner’s findings are available."

Andy Williams passed away on Saturday after he collapsed at the end of a pro wrestling match for Enjoy Wrestling in Millvale, Pennsylvania. The Butcher was teaming with long-time tag team partner The Blade, who immediately called for medical help. CPR was then performed until an ambulance arrived and paramedics took over.

Tributes have poured in for Williams across the professional wrestling and music worlds, with Williams having wrestled on the indies and for All Elite Wrestling during his pro wrestling career, while he was the co-founder and guitarist for Every Time I Die while the band was active from 1998 until 2022.