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Residents of Falls Township, Pennsylvania were urged to shelter in place following multiple shootings with several victims. Law enforcement is pursuing a suspect and investigating a related carjacking. The incident led to the closure of local businesses and cancellation of the Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Falls Township Shooting Incident: Emergency Alert
Residents in Falls Township, Pennsylvania were advised to shelter-in-place following multiple shootings on Saturday morning. The alert came from local police, who confirmed that several victims were involved in the incident.
Middletown Township police indicated in a social media post that there were multiple gunshot victims, although it was not clear if these were random or targeted attacks. The police department confirmed that they were actively monitoring the situation, with no current indication that the shooter had entered Middletown’s borders.
According to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, law enforcement officials are pursuing a suspect linked to the incident and are investigating a related carjacking. Fitzpatrick urged residents to stay alert and follow safety instructions.
Officials from the Bucks County District Attorney’s office also recommended residents stay inside. The office is currently assisting local law enforcement agencies in their investigation. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to 911.
The emergency notification advised residents to stay away from windows and doors and retreat to a central location in their homes. The investigation has also impacted local businesses. Police have asked Sesame Place and the Oxford Valley Mall to close temporarily. The local Target store has chosen to follow suit.
Additionally, the incident prompted the cancellation of the Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade according to State Sen. Steve Santarsiero.
Detailed information regarding the cause of the emergency alerts and the ongoing investigation is yet to be released.
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