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Suspected gunman turns himself into police in Bucks Co. strip club shooting

27-year-old Pedro Rodriguez turned himself into police Thursday afternoon, officials said

Police vehicles and crime scene tape surrounds The Border Gentleman's Club in Bucks County after a shooting there early Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.
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Police officials with the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced that the suspect wanted for shooting a man in the back of the head at a strip club in Morrisville Thursday morning has turned himself in.

Law enforcement officials identified him as Pedro Rodriguez, 27, of Trenton, NJ after the shooting happened at about 1:14 a.m. at The Border Gentleman's Club, located along the 400 block of S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville.

Pedro Rodriguez, 27, of Trenton, NJ.
Bucks County District Attorney's Office
Pedro Rodriguez, 27, of Trenton, NJ.

According to police, the shooting happened following an altercation at the doorway to the establishment.

At that time, police believe, the victim -- a 28-year-old man -- was an "innocent bystander'' who was shot after he attempted to assist the staff during that altercation.

The victim, who police have not provided identifying information on, did not know the shooter, police said.

According to police, the man was shot in the back of his head, left thigh and under both arms, by Rodriquez, who then fled the scene of the shooting with another man.

The pair allegedly fled north along Route 1 into Trenton, NJ, in a Lexus SUV.

Following the shooting, officials said, the victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he has been listed in critical condition.

Rodriguez has been charged with attempted homicide and related offenses. He is being held at Bucks County Correctional Facility under $5 million bail.

Rodriquez is considered armed and dangerous, officials said.

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