Monday, March 16, 2020

State Police Investigating Shooting on Route 209 near Newtown/Branchdale

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported shooting that occurred along Route 209 in Reilly Township on Sunday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on Sunday, around 1:30pm, State Troopers were dispatched to Route 209 in Reilly Township for a shooting.

At the scene, the victim told troopers that the shooter was a white male, with black hair, wearing a black black jacket, black thin facial hair, and driving a 2015-2017 silver Mustang Convertible with the top down.  The vehicle may have a partial Pennsylvania Registration plate that includes FJY or FYP.  The same vehicle was also spotted in the borough of Tremont.

The police did not provide exact details of what occurred during the shooting.

Police say the incident is still under investigation.