Bucks County Residents Asked to Shelter in Place Again Following Domestic Incident

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17/03/2024 17h01

In a disturbing turn of events, residents in Bucks County have once again been asked to shelter in place due to police activity, marking the second consecutive day of such events. On Sunday morning, the Newtown Police Department issued an alert on social media urging residents in the Headley development area near Newtown-Yardley Road and Headley Dr. to stay indoors and avoid the vicinity.

Law enforcement officials have revealed that the situation originated from a domestic incident that occurred earlier in the morning, quickly escalating into a barricade situation. By around 10 a.m., the authorities succeeded in apprehending the suspect without any further incidents, prompting the lifting of the shelter in place order.

Upon further investigation, Chief John Hearn of the Newtown Police Department disclosed that the initial report involved a female victim who reported physical assault. The incident took place in the unit block of Independence Place in Headley Court. "We secured the property, notified our SWAT units, and attempted to negotiate with the individual for his surrender," stated Chief Hearn.

As a precautionary measure, nearby homes were evacuated during the operation. The identity of the suspect has not been released, but Chief Hearn confirmed that charges are expected to be filed against him in relation to the incident.

This unsettling incident follows a similar occurrence just a day prior in Falls Township, also in Bucks County. In that incident, a 26-year-old man allegedly went on a spree through Levittown, killing his stepmother, sister, and the mother of his children. The situation was eventually brought to an end when the suspect, identified as Andre Gordon, was arrested after taking hostages in a home located in Trenton, NJ.

As this is a breaking news story, further updates will be provided as new information becomes available. The local community remains on edge as law enforcement officials continue to investigate the string of disturbing events unfolding in Bucks County.

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