51-Year-Old Man Injured In Canal Shooting


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Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

A 51-year-old man was injured when he was shot on state park property in Bristol Township.

The Philadelphia man was shot in the back along the towpath at the section of Delaware Canal State Park that abuts the Lavana Falls Apartments and Haines Road near Route 13 in the Edgely section of Bristol Township Sunday around 12:15 p.m.

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The probe into the shooting is being led by Pennsylvania State Police, which works with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Rangers to handle law enforcement duties and investigations at state parks.

Troopers said they are seeking information on the suspect or suspects involved.

As LevittownNow.com first reported on Sunday, Bristol Township police and rangers assisted at the scene. A K-9 unit was called to search the area following the shooting.

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Investigators from the state police have visited businesses near the shooting scene since seeking security camera footage.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact troopers at 215-942-3900.

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