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Fatal Shooting in Township Near Philadelphia Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

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Fatal shooting Three people were tragically killed in a shooting Saturday morning in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, authorities said.

Fatal Shooting in Township Near Philadelphia

Jeff Denes, chairman of the city’s Board of Supervisors, told WEEKLY WAKEUP that the incident appears to be a domestic homicide.

Three people lost their lives in two different houses in the shooting.

The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Andre Gordon.

After the shooting, Gordon allegedly carjacked a man on Third Avenue. It is believed that Gordon was acquainted with all the victims except the carjacking victim. He is said to be homeless and hails from the Trenton, New Jersey area.

According to Falls Township Police, Gordon is considered armed and dangerous, and his whereabouts are unknown. Officials with the District Attorney’s Office and the FBI are actively investigating the situation.

Gordon, approximately 6’1” tall and of slim build, was last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and is believed to potentially be armed with more weapons, including an assault rifle.

Fatal Shooting

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Neighboring Middletown Township is keeping a close eye on traffic and its borders, and urging residents to use caution. They advised against travel to Falls Township and recommended that people living near the border shelter in place. Additionally, local attractions such as malls and Sesame Place have been directed to temporarily close.

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who represents Bucks County, confirmed a carjacking and two shootings in Falls Township, assuring that he was in contact with law enforcement looking for the suspect.

Pennsylvania State Police are assisting in the investigation, while Governor Josh Shapiro has urged people in the area to shelter in place and follow the instructions of law enforcement.

Falls Township is located about 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia, near the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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