Police have lifted a shelter-in-place order in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, after an lively shooter killed not less than three individuals and fled throughout state strains.
Authorities say that suspect Andre Gordon, 26, is at present barricaded, with hostages, inside a residence in Trenton, New Jersey. He’s believed to be armed and intensely harmful, in accordance with the Falls Township Police Division.
“Police are asking residents to lock all doorways and transfer to a central and safe location away from home windows,” the division stated. The shelter-in-place order was lifted at round 12:25 p.m.
At round 8:52 a.m. on Saturday, officers have been dispatched to analyze stories of a taking pictures on the unit block of Viewpoint Lane, Levittown. A preliminary investigation decided that Gordon allegedly shot and killed two people who stay on the residence, in accordance with Christopher Clark, an operations lieutenant with the Falls Township Police Division.
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Andre Gordon, 26, is the suspect in shootings that killed three individuals in Falls Township, Pennsylvania. He’s believed to be driving a stolen automobile, in accordance with police. (Falls Township Police Division)
Clark stated that following the taking pictures at round 9:01 a.m., Gordon went to the unit block of Edgewood Lane, the place he allegedly shot and killed one other particular person earlier than fleeing the scene. Roughly 12 minutes later, Gordon allegedly carjacked a sufferer at gunpoint within the parking zone of the Greenback Common in Bristol Pike, Morrisville. The carjacking sufferer suffered no accidents, in accordance with police.
“It’s believed that Gordon knew the entire victims (besides the sufferer of the carjacking),” Clark stated. “Gordon is believed to be at present homeless and has ties to the Trenton, New Jersey, space.”
The stolen automobile Gordon allegedly drove is a 2016 darkish grey Honda CRV, with Pennsylvania license plate KFR 1534 and a “Namaste” sticker in white lettering on the proper aspect of the rear bumper. The automobile was situated at roughly 11:38 a.m., unoccupied, within the 100 block of Miller Road in Trenton, police stated.
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A SWAT crew is seen at a residence in Trenton, New Jersey the place the suspected shooter barricaded himself and took hostages, in accordance with police. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Police described Gordon as roughly 6’1″ with a skinny construct. He was final seen carrying a darkish hooded sweatshirt and is believed to be in possession of a rifle. He could also be in possession of different weapons as effectively, in accordance with police.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated he has been briefed on the growing scenario and has directed the Pennsylvania State Police to help native legislation enforcement.
A map exhibiting the place Falls Township, Pennsylvania is situated. Falls Township is about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia. (Fox Information)
“For these within the space, please proceed to shelter in place and hearken to legislation enforcement’s path,” Shapiro stated.
Authorities in neighboring Middletown Township stated there have been confirmed shootings in Falls Township.
Police exercise alongside Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township March 16. A taking pictures canceled occasions and closed companies within the Levittown space Saturday.
“There are a number of gun shot victims and it’s unknown right now if they’re focused or random,” the Middletown Township Police Division stated. “MTPD is monitoring our site visitors and borders, and it doesn’t appear that the shooter has entered our township limits.”
Middletown Township police stated it is a “fluid scenario” and warned residents to not journey to Falls Township till additional discover.
The allegedly stolen Honda CRV, pictured from a distinct digital camera angle. (Falls Township Police Division)
The Bucks County District Lawyer’s Workplace stated a number of legislation enforcement businesses are concerned in an investigation.
“The Bucks County District Lawyer’s Workplace and different legislation enforcement officers are aiding the Falls Township Police Division in an lively police investigation and are urging residents within the township to shelter-in-place. Report any suspicious exercise to 911,” the DA’s workplace stated.
Police exercise alongside Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township March 16. At the least three individuals have been killed by a suspect wielding a rifle, in accordance with police. (JD Mullane / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who represents Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, stated his workplace is monitoring the scenario.
“There’s an lively shooter alert in Falls Township — we’re monitoring a carjacking and a taking pictures in two sections of Falls Township,” Fitzpatrick posted on X. “I’m in contact with legislation enforcement officers as they pursue the suspect. Extra info to comply with — please be alert of your environment and keep protected.”
The Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled because of the shelter-in-place order and a number of other native companies within the space have quickly closed, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported.
Falls Township is situated about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
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