Pennsbury Student Among 3 Dead In Shootings

FALLSINGTON, PA —The Pennsbury School community is mourning the loss of one of its students, the sister of the man who killed three people in Falls Township Saturday morning.

Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn identified one of the victims as 13-year-old Kera Gordon, who school officials said attended 8th grade at the Charles Boehm Middle School.

Falls Township Police and Schorn, in a press conference Saturday afternoon, said that Andre Gordon Jr. forcibly broke into one home and killed his stepmother and sister before going to another home and killing the mother of his two children.

Pennsbury Schools Superintendent Thomas A. Smith sent a notice to the Pennsbury community Saturday afternoon saying "it is with great sorrow" to announce Gordon's death and he expressed "our deepest condolences to the family for their loss."

"When the death of a student occurs, it is particularly difficult and presents us with many questions that we may not be able to answer right away," Smith said. "In addition, many members of our community may be impacted (either directly or indirectly) by this loss."

The following supports are available to the school community:

• Counselors will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Boehm Middle School to support students, families, and staff members.
• Counselors will also be available for students and staff on Monday.
• All administrators will be available as well.

"If you feel that your child is having difficulty coping with this event, please reach out to your building principal for assistance," Smith said. "We will work to support students during the days and weeks ahead."

"We appreciate your continued support and understanding, particularly during these difficult times. In times of grief, our community can find strength in unity," Smith said.