Energetic shooter reported close to Pennsylvania, New Jersey border

Police have lifted a shelter-in-place order in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, after an lively shooter killed a minimum of three folks 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 very harmful, in line with the Falls Township Police Department.

“Police are asking residents to lock all doors and move to a central and secure location away from windows,” the division mentioned. 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 experiences 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 line 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 folks in Falls Township, Pennsylvania. He’s believed to be driving a stolen automobile, in line with police.  (Falls Township Police Division)

Clark mentioned 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 car parking zone of the Greenback Basic in Bristol Pike, Morrisville. The carjacking sufferer suffered no accidents, in line with police.

“It is believed that Gordon knew all of the victims (except the victim of the carjacking),” Clark mentioned. “Gordon is believed to be currently homeless and has ties to the Trenton, New Jersey, area.” 

The stolen vehicle 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 facet of the rear bumper. The automobile was situated at roughly 11:38 a.m., unoccupied, within the 100 block of Miller Avenue in Trenton, police mentioned. 

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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 line with police.  (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

Police described Gordon as roughly 6’1″ with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and is believed to be in possession of a rifle. He may be in possession of other weapons as well, according to police. 

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he has been briefed on the developing situation and has directed the Pennsylvania State Police to support local law enforcement. 

A map showing where Falls Township, Pennsylvania is located. Falls Township is about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia.  (Fox News)

“For these within the space, please proceed to shelter in place and hearken to legislation enforcement’s course,” Shapiro said. 

Authorities in neighboring Middletown Township said there have been confirmed shootings in Falls Township.

Police activity along Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township March 16. A shooting canceled events and closed businesses in the Levittown area Saturday.

“There are a number of gun shot victims and it’s unknown at the moment if they’re focused or random,” the Middletown Township Police Department said. “MTPD is monitoring our visitors and borders, and it doesn’t appear that the shooter has entered our township limits.” 

Middletown Township police said this is a “fluid state of affairs” and warned residents to not journey to Falls Township till additional discover.

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The allegedly stolen Honda CRV, pictured from a different camera angle.  (Falls Township Police Department)

The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in an investigation.

“The Bucks County District Lawyer’s Workplace and different legislation enforcement officers are helping 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 office said. 

Police activity along Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township March 16. At least three people were killed by a suspect wielding a rifle, according to police.  (JD Mullane / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who represents Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, said his office is monitoring the situation.

“There may be 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 observe — please be alert of your environment and keep secure.” 

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The Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled due to the shelter-in-place order and several local businesses in the area have temporarily closed, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported. 

Falls Township is situated about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia.

It is a growing story and shall be up to date.