Active Shooter Reported In Township, Pennsylvania, Shelter-In-Place Ordered 


US-CRIME-SHOOTING-PHILADELPHIA-POLICE Police tape hangs from a barricade at the corner of South and 3rd Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 5, 2022, the day after three people were killed and 11 others wounded by gunfire all within a few blocks. - Three people were killed and 11 others wounded late on June 4, 2022, in the US city of Philadelphia after multiple shooters opened fire into a crowd on a busy street, police said. (Photo by Kriston Jae Bethel / AFP) (Photo by KRISTON JAE BETHEL/AFP via Getty Images)
U(Photo by KRISTON JAE BETHEL/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN’s Abril Elfi
9:37 AM – Saturday, March 16, 2024

At least three people have died, and a shelter-in-place order has been set after an active shooter report in Falls Township, Pennsylvania.

Advertisement

Officials have reported that on Saturday morning, there were “several” gunshot victims in Falls Township.

“There are several gunshot victims, and it is unknown at this time if they are targeted or random,” the police said in the post. “MTPD is monitoring our traffic and borders, and it does not seem that the shooter has entered our township limits.” 

In the wake of the shootings, some businesses and an amusement park in the Middletown area have voluntarily closed, according to the police.

The Falls Township Police Department has posted on social media that it is receiving assistance from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. 

Governor Josh Shapiro (D-Penn.) said he has been briefed on the matter.

“I’ve been briefed on the developing incident in Falls Township, Bucks County, and directed @PAStatePolice to coordinate with our law enforcement partners and provide whatever support is needed on the ground,” he said. “For those in the area, please continue to shelter in place and listen to law enforcement’s direction.” 

The Pennsylvania State Police say they are assisting with the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts

Share this post!





Source link