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At least 3 killed in an active shooter situation in Falls Township
Residents have been issued a “Shelter in Place” alert, and people gathering for the St. Patrick’s parade have been advised to seek refuge in a nearby high school.
Update: Andre Gordon Jr., the individual accused of killing his stepmother, teenage sister, and the mother of his two children in Falls Township, has been apprehended following an extended standoff in Trenton.
The Saturday morning shooting in Falls Township, eastern Pennsylvania, led to the cancellation of a St. Patrick’s Day parade and the closure of a children’s theme park. Bucks County authorities implemented a shelter-in-place order for the area, which was later lifted by early afternoon. Police stated that the suspect, 26-year-old Andre Gordon, who is homeless, was acquainted with the shooting victims.
The Trenton Police Department reported that the suspect is suspected to be holed up in a residence in Trenton.
Fortunately, all residents were safely evacuated without injuries. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with the New Jersey State Police, the Mercer County Rapid Response Team, and the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, were providing assistance. The FBI was on standby.
The victims have been identified as his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn stated that three other individuals, including a minor, were present in the home and managed to hide during the incident.
Around 9 a.m., he proceeded to a residence on Edgewood Lane, where officials report he entered forcibly and fatally shot 25-year-old Taylor Daniel, who was the mother of his two children.
According to authorities, four additional individuals were present in the house, and one person sustained injuries after being struck by Gordon with a rifle.
Original Report:
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, around 8:52 AM, Falls Township Police received a call regarding a shooting at the unit block of Viewpoint Lane, Levittown.
Initial investigations revealed that Andre Gordon, 26, driving a stolen vehicle, fatally shot two individuals at the residence.
Shortly after, at approximately 9:01 AM, Gordon went to the unit block of Edgewood Lane, Levittown, where he fatally shot another individual before fleeing the scene.
At around 9:13 AM, Gordon committed a carjacking at gunpoint in the parking lot of Dollar General on Bristol Pike, Morrisville.
Fortunately, the vehicle’s operator was unharmed. It’s believed Gordon knew all the victims (except the carjacking victim).
Gordon is believed to be homeless and has connections to Trenton, New Jersey.
The vehicle Gordon was driving is a 2016 dark gray Honda CRV with Pennsylvania registration KFR 1534, featuring a ‘Namaste’ sticker in white lettering on the right side of the rear bumper (photos provided by the victim).
Gordon stands at approximately 6’1″, with a thin build, and was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. He is armed with an assault rifle and may have additional weapons.
Gordon is considered extremely dangerous, and anyone who spots him or the vehicle is urged to contact 911 immediately.
Any information on Gordon should be reported to 911 or (215) 328-8501
