UPDATE: Cops Seek ‘Armed & Dangerous’ Man For Youth Boxing Event Shooting
A person was in critical condition after being shot Saturday evening.
The victim was shot at a youth boxing event at the Pennsbury Racquet and Athletic Club on West Trenton Avenue shortly before 6 p.m., Falls Township police confirmed to LevittownNow.com.
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The victim, who was an adult, was rushed from the scene to St. Mary Medical Center by ambulance, police said.
The shooter fled the Pennsbury Racquet and Athletic Club on foot and was chased by an off-duty police officer. Despite an extensive search with assistance from Lower Makefield, Morrisville and Tullytown officers, the suspect evaded capture and was last spotted near West Trenton Avenue and Plaza Boulevard.
Police said the shooter was described as a Hispanic male in his mid-30s and of medium build. He was 5-foot-9 and wearing a burgundy hoodie.
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Bucks County Detectives and Falls police said the shooting appeared to be an “isolated incident with no active threat to the public.”
Anyone with information or may have captured any of the events of video was asked to contact Detective Stephen Reeves at 215-949-9100 ext. 430 or email s.reeves@fallstwp.com. Anonymous tips can be reported to 215-949-9120 or hitback@fallstwp.com
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Original Post:
Officers responded to an incident near the Falls Township and Morrisville border.
LevittownNow.com readers first contacted the newsroom around 6:15 p.m. Saturday about a heavy police presence in the area of the Pennsbury Racquet and Athletic Club on West Trenton Avenue.
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Residents said a helicopter was heard over the area and officers were seen investigating along West Trenton Avenue in Falls and Morrisville. There were reports on social media of a possible shooting, but that information was not confirmed by this news organisation.
Police officials said they were on the scene but did not release further details.
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Police said they planned to put out a press release with more information at a later time.
