Crime
Andrew Quattrochi arrested in connection with shooting death of 17-year-old Garrett Gearhart at Wawa in Stroudsburg
Authorities have classified the shooting as an isolated incident.
Stroud Area Regional Police have arrested 25-year-old Andrew Quattrochi of Bushkill in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Garrett Gearhart at a Wawa in Stroudsburg.
According to an official release, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to multiple reports of a shooting at the Wawa located on West Main Street shortly after 8:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Garrett Sorrenti suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Police administered lifesaving measures until emergency medical services arrived.
Despite these efforts, Sorrenti succumbed to his injuries at Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased just before 11:00 p.m. by the Monroe County Coroner’s Office.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident began as a verbal altercation inside the store, which escalated into a physical confrontation involving multiple individuals.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a handgun and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have classified the shooting as an isolated incident.
An autopsy is scheduled later this week to confirm the exact cause of death.
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department is leading the investigation and encourages anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.