Crime
Tragic Shooting at Wawa in Monroe County Claims the Life of 17-Year-Old Garrett Sorrenti
The Stroud Area Regional Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred around 8:00 p.m. in Stroudsburg.
According to an official statement, officers were dispatched to the Wawa convenience store located on West Main Street in response to multiple reports of gunfire.
Upon arriving at the scene, police found 17-year-old Garrett Sorrenti suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. Officers immediately rendered lifesaving aid until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived. Despite their efforts, Sorrenti was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary findings suggest the tragic event stemmed from a verbal dispute that began inside the store. The altercation escalated into a physical confrontation involving several individuals. During the conflict, the suspect reportedly brandished a handgun and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene.
The Monroe County Coroner’s Office officially pronounced Sorrenti deceased at the hospital shortly before 11:00 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled later this week to confirm the precise cause of death.
Police have indicated that this appears to be an isolated incident. The Stroud Area Regional Police Department has taken charge of the investigation and continues to gather evidence and leads.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Stroud Area Regional Police Department. Your assistance could be crucial in bringing the responsible individual to justice.
Teresa Youngblut faces federal firearm charges linked to the death of Agent David Maland.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Teresa Youngblut, a 21-year-old woman from the Seattle area, has entered a not guilty plea to federal firearm charges related to the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont this January.
Youngblut is accused of using a deadly weapon to assault a Border Patrol agent and discharging a firearm during the incident. The charges stem from a traffic stop in northern Vermont that escalated into a shootout, resulting in the deaths of Agent Maland and Youngblut’s companion, Felix Bauckholt, a German citizen.
During a hearing in Burlington on Friday, Youngblut was ordered to remain in custody. Her next court appearance is set for May 8.
Investigators have revealed that the firearm used in the Vermont shooting was purchased by an individual linked to the December 31, 2022, murders of Richard and Rita Zajko in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. Court documents filed by U.S. Attorney Michael Drescher indicate that Youngblut and the gun buyer were in regular contact with a person of interest detained in connection with the Pennsylvania case, who is also being investigated for a separate homicide in California.
Youngblut, a graduate of the prestigious Lakeside School in north Seattle, had filed for a marriage license in November with Maximilian Snyder. Snyder, who also attended Lakeside School, is currently facing charges for the fatal stabbing of a man in northern California.
According to the FBI, Youngblut and Bauckholt had been under surveillance for several days prior to the January 20 shootout. Prior to the incident, the pair had been renting separate units in the same Chapel Hill, North Carolina, neighborhood. The property owner, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, stated that Bauckholt initially rented a unit through Airbnb in July 2023 before moving to a second unit later that year. Youngblut began renting the original unit in November 2024 and had paid nearly $10,000 to extend her stay through March.
The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate the connections between the Vermont shooting and other violent crimes across the country.