Crime & Safety

Falls Police Seek Info on New Year's Day Shooting

A Morrsiville man was shot during a confrontation at a New Year's Eve party at the Wellington Woods Apartments last week.

The Falls Township Police Department has asked the public for assistance in locating any witnesses to a shooting that occurred early morning on Jan. 1 at the Wellington Woods Apartments on Sweetbriar Road. 

According to a release from the police department, at approximately 3 a.m. Wednesday, during a New Year’s Eve party, an unknown person shot a 23 year old African-American man who lives in Morrisville after a confrontation at the party occurred. 

The victim was transported to a trauma center where he is currently listed in critical but stable condition, police say.

Falls Township Police strongly encourage anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has any information to call Corporal John Martin at (215) 949-9117 or email him at martinpd@fallstwp.com.


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