UPDATE: July 7, 11:31 p.m. – In a phone interview with North Penn Now, Lansdale Borough Police Chief Michael Trail confirmed that three men were injured in a shooting along the unit block of West Hancock Street earlier this evening.
Trail confirmed the shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Trail added that this is not an active shooter situation and stated that the preliminary investigation indicates that the victims were targeted.
“We do not believe this was a random act,” said Trail.
When asked if Thursday night’s shooting was connected to a shooting that occurred on West Fifth Street on June 6, Trail said investigators hadn’t made a connection yet but couldn’t rule it out.
“We’re working on [the West Hancock shooting] as possibly connected, but I can’t confirm there is connection right now,” said Trail. “These shootings in Lansdale are not a common occurrence, so it’s possible.”
The injuries sustained by the three victims were described by Trail as non-life threatening.
The gunman has not been apprehended and is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Lansdale Borough Police Department at 215-368-1801. Tips can also be submitted anonymously and electronically here.
Trail said police will hold a briefing at Lansdale Borough Hall at 8:30 a.m. Friday to provide an update to the investigation.
First responders were dispatched to the unit block of West Hancock at 9:49 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Witnesses in the area told North Penn Now that they heard multiple gunshots prior to police arrival.
Police have not released any information at this time, though multiple corroborating sources told North Penn Now that three men between the ages of 18 and 21 years old were struck by the gunfire. Two of the men were transported to Lansdale Hospital where they were expected to be airlifted to hospitals in Philadelphia, and a third male victim was transported to Grand View Hospital, where they were also awaiting a medevac.
The conditions of the three men are unknown, though sources said at least one of the victims was struck multiple times by gunfire.
One source stated that the gunman fled the scene and has not been apprehended, though we have been unable to corroborate that report. Police are expected to release details in the coming hours.
There remains at heavy police presence at the intersection of South Broad and West Hancock streets, as well as at the intersection of South Broad and West Mount Vernon streets. Both scenes remain active at this time, and residents are asked to avoid the area.
This is a breaking news story from North Penn Now. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
See also:
Police Release Details of Sunday Night Shooting Incident in Hatfield, Public Assistance Sought
Knife-Wielding Man in ‘Grave Condition’ After Being Shot by Police in Hatfield: Report
Police Say Victim of Lansdale Shooting was Targeted, Investigation is Ongoing
At Least 1 Injured in Monday Night Shooting in Lansdale
