Update: Upper Frederick Shooting Victims ID'd
One suspect in custody; PSP say it was a "domestic" incident
Update, Dec. 18: Pennsylvania State Police have identified the Snyder Road shooting victims as Zachary Levin, 19, and Joshua Levin, 34, both of Barto.
After arriving to the scene at 1705 Snyder Road, troopers found Zachary's body in the driveway. Joshua Levin was injured with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital and is recovering, police said.
The suspected shooter "surrendered peacefully," according to the report. His identity has not yet been released to the public.
State Police report the investigation is continuing. Authorities were still at the residence shortly before noon Sunday, Dec. 18; a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter was circling overhead.
Update 11:17 p.m.: Pennyslvania State Police Lt. David Buckley, of the Skippack Barracks, said that the PSP troopers responded to a report of a domestic dispute this evening around 8 p.m. at 1705 Snyder Road, Green Lane.
At the scene, one male, 18, was found dead. Another adult male, age unknown, was also found with multiple gunshot wounds. He is being treated, according to PSP, at Lehigh Valley Hospital for his injuries. The second victim was reportedly conscious; Buckley said police planned to question him soon.
A source with ties to the incident reports the victims are father and son.
The suspect, also male, was taken into custody at the scene, according to Buckley, without incident. Buckley reported that the community was not in danger.
There was reportedly a fourth person in the house at the time of the shooting, according to Buckley. This person, according to Buckely, was a witness to the shooting.
Currently, the PSP is awaiting a search warrant to properly search the crime scene.
Patch will continue to follow the story and provide updates as they become available.
Update 9:47 p.m.: Snyder Road is now blocked in the area of the 1700 block, as PSP have roped off the scene in crime tape.
Update 9:25 p.m.: According to Pennsylvania State Police at the scene, there are two vicitims in this shooting. The suspect is in custody. Police say the incident is "domestic related."
Update 9:21 p.m.: One victim reported to now be deceased, according to BNN.
Update 9:13 p.m.: According to BNN, the suspect is now in Pennsylvania State Police custody. Victims are to be medically evacuated from scene via helicopter.
The previously posted story is below:
According to Breaking News Network (BNN), there has been a shooting incident at 1705 Snyder Road, in Upper Frederick Township, also known as Green Lane. Pennsylvania State Police have reported to the scene.
Two medic units have been requested, according to BNN. The two victims have multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect may still be in the area, as the status of the shooter is currently unknown.
BNN reports one of the two victims to be in "trauma code."
According to public records, the home is owned by Joseph M. and Janeen M. Wade, of Perkaski. The victims at the scene have not yet been named.
Patch is en route to the scene and will provide live updates as they become available.
SL
12:00 pm on Monday, December 19, 2011
Any updates on this story? Why is the name of the suspect being withheld?
John Scioli
7:26 am on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
I know this homeowner probably will not be charged with these shooting, which is fine. But why do they not share the name of the shooter but instead share the name of the victims. I do not believe there is any conspiracy like suggested by others. I am curious though why his name is withheld. Will this story be updated ?
Karl
9:09 am on Saturday, December 24, 2011
If the account of what happened played out as reported, the shooter IS the victim- he was defending his life on his own property against two people. And if his actions are proven justified, why exactly would they release his name? At this point the culprit's names are published