Police lifted a shelter-in-place order in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, after an active shooter killed at least three people and fled across state lines.
Authorities say suspect Andre Gordon, 26, is currently barricaded, with hostages, inside a residence in Trenton, New Jersey. He is believed to be armed and extremely dangerous, according to the Falls Township Police Department.
“Police are asking residents to close all doors and move to a central, safe location, away from windows,” the department said. The stay-at-home order was lifted around 12:25 p.m.
At around 8:52 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to investigate reports of a shooting in the unit block of Viewpoint Lane, Levittown. A preliminary investigation determined that Gordon allegedly shot and killed two people who live at the residence, according to Christopher Clark, operations lieutenant for the Falls Township Police Department.
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Andre Gordon, 26, is the suspect in the shooting that killed three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania. He is believed to be driving a stolen vehicle, according to police. (Falls Township Police Department)
Clark said that after the shooting around 9:01 a.m., Gordon went to the unit block of Edgewood Lane, where he allegedly shot and killed another person before fleeing the scene. Approximately 12 minutes later, Gordon allegedly carjacked a victim at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Dollar General on Bristol Pike in Morrisville. The carjacking victim was not injured, according to police.
“Gordon is believed to have known all of the victims (except the carjacking victim),” Clark said. “Gordon is believed to be currently homeless and has ties to the Trenton, New Jersey area.”
The stolen vehicle Gordon was allegedly driving is a dark gray 2016 Honda CRV, with Pennsylvania license plate KFR 1534 and a “Namaste” sticker in white letters on the right side of the rear bumper. The vehicle was located at approximately 11:38 a.m., unoccupied, in the 100 block of Miller Street in Trenton, police said.
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According to police, a SWAT team is seen at a residence in Trenton, New Jersey, where the suspected shooter barricaded himself and took hostages. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Police described Gordon as approximately 6'1″ and of slim build. He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie and is believed to be in possession of a rifle. According to police, he may also be in possession of other weapons.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he has been informed of the developing situation and has directed the Pennsylvania State Police to support local authorities.
A map showing where Falls Township, Pennsylvania is located. Falls Township is about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia. (FoxNews)
“For those in the area, continue to shelter in place and listen to instructions from authorities,” Shapiro said.
Authorities in neighboring Middletown Township said shootings have been confirmed in Falls Township.
Police activity along Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township on March 16. A shooting canceled events and closed businesses in the Levittown area on Saturday.
“There are multiple shooting victims and it is unknown at this time if they were targeted or random,” the Middletown Township Police Department said. “MTPD is monitoring our traffic and our borders, and it does not appear that the shooter has entered the boundaries of our municipality.”
Middletown Township police said this is a “fluid situation” and warned residents not to travel to Falls Township until further notice.
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The allegedly stolen Honda CRV, photographed 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 Attorney's Office and other law enforcement officials are assisting the Falls Township Police Department in an active police investigation and urging township residents to shelter in place. Please report any activity call 911,” the district attorney's office said. .
Police activity along Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township on March 16. At least three people were killed by a rifle-wielding suspect, according to police. (JD Mullane/RED USA TODAY)
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who represents Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, said his office is monitoring the situation.
“There is an active shooter alert in Falls Township; we are monitoring a carjacking and shooting in two sections of Falls Township,” Fitzpatrick posted on X. “I am in contact with law enforcement officials as they pursue the suspect “More information to follow: Be aware of your surroundings and stay safe.”
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The Bucks County St. Patrick's Day Parade was canceled due to the stay-at-home order and several local businesses in the area temporarily closed, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported.
Falls Township is located about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
