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.
On the evening of January 17, 2025, Iron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire targeting a vehicle.
Upon arrival at the intersection of Midvalley Road and 4300 West, law enforcement and Gold Cross Ambulance found a 17-year-old female driver critically injured inside her vehicle.
Deputies began life-saving efforts immediately while paramedics prepared for her transport to Cedar City Hospital.
Despite their combined efforts, the young victim tragically succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
Crime scene experts and investigators from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office quickly arrived to process the scene.
Early findings suggest the victim’s vehicle was being pursued by an unknown vehicle for several miles before the incident.
The suspect pulled alongside the victim’s car and fired multiple gunshots, striking the driver. This caused the victim to lose control of her vehicle, which left the roadway, crashing through a vinyl fence before coming to rest approximately 100 feet northwest of the intersection.
The Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation.
Between 10:15 PM and 11:00 PM, investigators believe a small red pickup truck was being followed closely by a dark-colored truck or SUV on Lund Highway near 1600 North and Midvalley Road or heading west on Midvalley Road toward the Three Peaks Campground area.
Witness accounts or surveillance footage of this activity could provide critical leads.
Additionally, residents or business owners along Lund Highway or Midvalley Road with surveillance camera footage from that time frame are encouraged to contact authorities.
If you have any information regarding this incident or footage, please contact the following numbers:
- Iron County Sheriff’s Office: 435-867-7500
- Cedar Dispatch (Non-Emergency): 435-586-9445
The Iron County Sheriff’s Office extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time. We also express our sincere gratitude to the Cedar City Police Department, Enoch City Police, the Department of Public Safety, Cedar City Fire Department, and the dedicated personnel of Gold Cross Ambulance for their quick response and assistance.
The Iron County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and pursuing justice for the victim. We ask for the community’s assistance in bringing the perpetrator to justice.