Accused Robber Who Was Shot Has Some Charges Withdrawn

A man accused of holding two fishermen at gunpoint before being shot by one of them had his case move forward last week as several charges were dropped as part of a potential plea agreement.

Aaron Resnick, 46, of the Croydon section of Bristol Township, appeared before District Judge David Chichilitti to waive his case to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.

Several counts of robbery and one count of possession of an instrument of crime were moved forward, and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office withdrew charges of simple assault, terroristic threats, and theft.

Resnick, who is represented by defense attorney Steven Jones, has been held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility since his arrest last October. He has been unable to post bail.

The charges stem from a Sept. 26, 2025, incident at Neshaminy State Park in Croydon.

According to an affidavit of probable cause, two men arrived at the marina around 2:45 p.m. to fish near where the Neshaminy Creek and the Delaware River.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rangers, Pennsylvania State Police, and Bristol Township police were called for reports of a shooting in the area of the marina at 3:37 p.m.

State police said the anglers were sitting in a wooded area when Resnick approached them from a dirt path while pointing a black rifle.

Resnick allegedly used a racial slur and demanded the men’s belongings, telling them, “Give me your sh*t,” and ordering them not to look at him or he would shoot.

Investigators said Resnick searched one of the victims’ backpacks with the barrel of the rifle, which was later identified as a pellet/BB air rifle, sometimes only inches from their faces.

Both victims told troopers they believed the weapon was a real firearm and feared for their lives.

Troopers said Resnick allegedly attempted to retreat toward the parking lot while keeping the rifle pointed at the men.

At that point, one of the victims, who holds a valid concealed carry permit, retrieved a semi-automatic handgun from a fishing wagon.

The victim fired multiple rounds at Resnick, who was still pointing the air rifle at him, state police said.

Resnick fled the scene in a Mitsubishi but was located a few blocks away on Cedar Avenue after a 9-1-1 call for an ambulance.

Resnick was found with a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia.

Troopers said Resnick matched the description provided by the victims.

Court documents showed Resnick both had interactions Bensalem Township and Bristol Township police had separate interactions with Resnick on the day of the shooting.