**Evacuation of Hostages in Trenton, N.J.**
Local authorities successfully rescued all hostages held by a 26-year-old suspect in Trenton, N.J. on Saturday afternoon. The suspect was peacefully apprehended in north Trenton, N.J., a different location from the surrounded house. The suspect, identified as Andre Gordon, was arrested for the deaths of three individuals in Falls Township, Pa.
**Law Enforcement Response**
Law enforcement agencies, including the Trenton Police Department, swiftly responded to the situation. The suspect had barricaded himself inside a house in north Trenton, but Mayor Reed Gusciora revealed that the suspect had left the premises before the police surrounded it. The suspect was apprehended a few blocks away from the initial location.
**Safe Evacuation and Tragic Incidents**
Fortunately, all residents inside the house were safely evacuated without any injuries. Tragically, three individuals, including a 13-year-old girl, lost their lives in the Falls Township shooting incident. Additionally, a woman who was assaulted by the suspect was hospitalized for her injuries.
**Suspect’s Identity and Weapon Used**
During a press conference, Jennifer Schorn, the Bucks County district attorney, identified the suspect as Andre Gordon, a 26-year-old homeless male. Falls Township Police Chief Nelson Whitney disclosed that Gordon utilized an AR-15 style rifle during the incident, although the source of the weapon remains unknown.
Suspect with Familial Ties Commits Falls Township Shooting Incident
According to officials, all the victims in the Falls Township shooting incident had familial connections to the suspect. The tragic event unfolded when Gordon forcibly entered a residence in Falls Township, resulting in the fatal shooting of his 52-year-old stepmother and 13-year-old sister. Fortunately, three other individuals present in the house managed to evade Gordon as he searched for them.
Subsequently, the suspect proceeded to another house in Falls Township, where he broke in and fatally shot a 25-year-old woman, with whom he shares two children. Additionally, Gordon used his assault rifle to attack another woman in the house, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
After the violent acts, Gordon fled to a nearby Dollar General store, where he carjacked a man’s vehicle and drove to Trenton, a location where he also has family connections, as confirmed by authorities.
The Falls Township Shooting Incident in Trenton, N.J.
A Trenton, N.J. resident was evacuated from their home on Saturday, as reported by Matt Rourke/AP.
On Saturday morning, Falls Township Police issued a shelter-in-place order, instructing residents to secure themselves in a central location away from windows. Travelers were advised to avoid the area temporarily. The shelter-in-place order was lifted later in the day.
Falls Township, situated near the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border close to Trenton, is also in proximity to Sesame Place, a Sesame Street-themed amusement park in Langhorne, Pa., which announced closure for the day.
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