Active shooter reported in Falls Township, Pennsylvania

A shelter in place order has been issued for residents of Falls Township following reports of an active shooter

An active shooting situation is developing in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, a community on the border with Trenton, New Jersey.

Falls Township police have issued a shelter in place order and have told the public to abide by all instructions given.

Police in neighboring Middletown Township said there are confirmed shootings in Falls Township.

A map showing Falls Township, Pennsylvania

A map showing where Falls Township, Pennsylvania is located.  (Fox News)

"There are several gun shot victims and it is unknown at this time if they are targeted or random," the Middletown Township Police Department said. "MTPD is monitoring our traffic and borders, and it does not seem that the shooter has entered our township limits." 

Middletown Township police said this is a "fluid situation" and warned residents not to travel to Falls Township until further notice.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Authored by Chris Pandolfo via FoxNews March 16th 2024