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.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.