Authorities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are confronting one of the most disturbing cross-state crime sprees in recent memory. At the center of the investigation is 26-year-old Andre Gordon Jr., who now faces a lengthy list of charges following a violent rampage that claimed lives, devastated families, and forced law enforcement in two states into an urgent manhunt.

The timeline began early Saturday morning in Trenton, New Jersey, where Gordon allegedly carjacked a vehicle. He then drove across state lines into Falls Township, Pennsylvania. What happened next would shatter two families and send shockwaves through the wider community. According to police, Gordon entered a relative’s home and opened fire during a confrontation. Three of his loved ones—his stepmother, teenage sister, and the mother of his children—were killed.

The victims were identified as 52-year-old Karen Gordon, 13-year-old Kera Gordon, and 25-year-old Taylor Daniel, who had been raising two young children with Gordon. The sudden loss left relatives and neighbors in disbelief, struggling to comprehend the violence. Authorities confirmed that Gordon’s children were inside the home during the shooting but were unharmed. Taylor Daniel’s mother was also injured and hospitalized, though she survived.

After the killings, Gordon fled back to New Jersey, sparking a massive law enforcement response. SWAT teams, state troopers, and local police launched a coordinated search. Entire neighborhoods were ordered to shelter in place, while schools, businesses, and even an amusement park were temporarily closed. Out of caution, Trenton’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade—an event that usually draws thousands—was abruptly canceled.