Fatal Standoff, School District Mourns Student: Lower Bucks Co. News

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —A man was killed after pointing a gun at Bensalem police officers following a two-hour standoff Friday night, authorities said.

Meanwhile, a Lower Bucks County school community mourned the loss of one of its students following a tragic accident at the 9-year-old boy's home.

These were some of the stories making news in Lower Bucks County last week:

Man Killed After Pointing Gun At Police In 2-Hour Standoff In Bensalem

A man was killed after pointing a gun at Bensalem police officers following a two-hour standoff Friday night, authorities said. A driver was pulled over during a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation, that then led to the standoff on Old Lincoln Highway. (Read More)

Student Mourned By Bristol Township School Community

The Bristol Township School District is mourning the loss of one of its students who died at his Croydon home on Tuesday night. Schools Superintendent Michael Nitti sent a letter to the school community about a tragic accident involving the 9-year-old boy. (Read More)

Lawsuit Filed In Drowning Death At Bensalem Apartment Pool

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Bensalem Township apartment complex involving the July drowning of a New Jersey man at a family gathering on July 6. (Read More)

Man Tried To Lure Boy, 11, Into Pickup Truck In Falls Twp.

A Falls Township man has been charged with trying to lure an 11-year-old boy into his vehicle on Thursday, authorities said. Authorities say the man may have committed or attempted to commit similar crimes in the past. (Read More)

Man Charged With Killing Girlfriend In Bensalem Hotel

A New Jersey man has been charged with the homicide of his girlfriend in a Bensalem Township hotel room last week, authorities said. (Read More)