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47-Year-Old Shot at Neshaminy State Park Marina as State Police Investigate

Police urge witnesses to contact the Trevose Criminal Investigation Unit.

Overview

  • A 47-year-old Croydon man was shot in the leg Friday afternoon and was transported to a hospital after initial treatment by Bensalem EMS.
  • Troopers were dispatched to Neshaminy State Park Marina around 3:37 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
  • Investigators say the 47-year-old arrived with a firearm and encountered an 18-year-old from Philadelphia and a 22-year-old from Bensalem who were fishing.
  • State police report the 22-year-old fired a handgun, after which the injured man drove away before stopping for medical help.
  • Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public, and motive and any arrests have not been confirmed as Troop M Trevose leads the probe with Bristol and Bensalem police assisting.