The Middletown Township Police Department has arrested and charged Shannon James Lewis, 33, of Philadelphia, with aggravated assault and related offenses in connection with a shooting that occurred on June 19, 2025, at the Oxford Valley Mall.

At approximately 5:03 p.m. on June 19, police responded to a report of a shooting near the JC Penney bus stop at the mall, located at 2300 East Lincoln Highway. The victim was found inside the mall with a gunshot wound to his left forearm.

According to a police investigation, the victim was waiting for a SEPTA bus when he was approached by a man, later identified as Lewis. After a short conversation, Lewis reportedly pulled out a revolver-style handgun and shot him without further provocation.

Several witnesses corroborated this account.

Through surveillance footage from the Oxford Valley Mall and SEPTA and other evidence, detectives were able to track the suspect's movements between the mall and the area of his home. The man was identified as Shannon Lewis through his SEPTA transit card, which was registered in his name, and his driver's license photos.

Police found a revolver in Lewis’ home when he was arrested.

Lewis has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and possessing an instrument of crime. He was arrested on Friday morning and was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Charles Jonas, who remanded him to Bucks County Correctional Facility under $750,000 bail, 10 percent.

This case was investigated by Middletown Township Police Department, led by Detective Ryan Morrison, with assistance from the Bucks County Detectives and the Philadelphia Police Department. This case is assigned for prosecution to Chief Deputy District Attorney Christopher W. Rees.

"This investigation highlights the critical role that both advanced technology and old-fashioned police work play in solving crimes,” District Attorney Jennifer Schorn said. “Detectives used every tool at their disposal to piece together the evidence in this case, and their meticulous work was key to identifying and apprehending a dangerous individual.”

“This was a collaborative effort, and it shows that we will leave no stone unturned to bring those who commit violent acts to justice,” she said. “We also want to thank the Philadelphia Police Department for their assistance in the safe apprehension of the defendant."

Media Contact: Mannuel Gamiz Jr., 215.348.6298, mgamiz@buckscounty.org

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