Trenton, New Jersey – A man identified as 26-year-old Andre Gordon has barricaded himself with several hostages in Trenton, New Jersey, following a deadly rampage that left three people dead in Falls, Pennsylvania on Saturday morning. According to local officials, the incident is believed to be related to domestic issues.
The chaos started when police in Falls responded to reports of a shooting on Viewpoint Lane in Levittown, where Gordon, who was driving a stolen vehicle, shot and killed two people at the residence. He then proceeded to Edgewood Lane, where he fatally shot another person before carjacking a driver at gunpoint at a Dollar General store in Morrisville.
Authorities indicate that Gordon is believed to have known all of the victims except the carjacking victim. He is described as armed and dangerous, standing at approximately 6’3″ with a slim build and wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. It is believed that he may possess an assault weapon, as well as other weapons.
The search for Gordon has led law enforcement to focus on the Trenton area, prompting Falls Township to lift its shelter-in-place order. The Trenton Police Department is actively investigating a related carjacking, while the FBI, New Jersey State Police, and the Town of Falls are collaborating on the case. Middletown Township, located approximately 13 miles from Falls, has urged residents to take precautions and avoid traveling to the affected area.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has confirmed the incidents of carjacking and shootings in Falls, pledging to work closely with law enforcement to capture the suspect. Pennsylvania State Police are also assisting in the ongoing investigation.
Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a statement urging residents in the area to shelter in place and follow the directives of law enforcement. Falls Township, situated northeast of Philadelphia near the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border, remains on high alert as this story continues to unfold.
As the situation evolves, stay tuned for updated information on this developing story.