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Three people were killed in multiple shootings Saturday morning outside of Philadelphia, police said, and a search for the suspect continues.
The suspected shooter, Andre Gordon, 26, allegedly shot and killed the victims at two locations in Levittown, Pennsylvania, before fleeing to Trenton, New Jersey.
Authorities in Pennsylvania said Gordon had been “tracked to his home” in Trenton and SWAT team members from the Trenton Police Department were on scene.
Trenton police did not immediately return a request for comment.
The incident began around 8:52 a.m. when officers were dispatched to a residence on Viewpoint Lane in Levittown following a report of a shooting, Falls Township, Pennsylvania, police said in a news release.
Authorities said Gordon, driving a stolen vehicle, shot and killed two people living at the residence.
Following that incident, Gordon allegedly shot and killed another person at a residence on Edgewood Lane in Levittown before fleeing, police said.
At around 9:13 a.m., he allegedly carjacked a driver at gunpoint in the parking lot of a Dollar General store in Morrisville. The driver was not injured, authorities said.
It’s believed that Gordon knew the three people shot, police said.
The shooter is believed to be driving a 2016 gray Honda CRV with a Pennsylvania license plate and a “Namaste” sticker in white letters on the right bumper, according to authorities.
Police in Pennsylvania said Gordon is believed to be homeless with connections to Trenton. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and is believed to be in possession of an assault rifle, which police said he used in the shootings. He could be armed with additional weapons, police cautioned.
“Gordon is extremely dangerous and anyone who sees him or the vehicle is asked to contact 911 immediately,” police said.
The shootings led to a shelter-in-place in Falls Township. Police had told residents to lock their doors and move to a secure location away from windows. The shelter-in-place order was lifted Saturday afternoon.
A Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day parade scheduled for Saturday morning was canceled, and the Pennsbury School District postponed activities.
In nearby Middletown Township, residents were told not to travel to Falls Township. Middletown Township police later said they “received information that we are all clear.”
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he is in touch with law enforcement as they try to locate the suspect.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he was briefed on the incident and asked the state police to assist local law enforcement.
Levittown is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, about 26 miles from the city.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
