At a Glance
- Travis Fleck, 21, confessed to shooting a man in the arm at Top of the Ridge Trailer Park
- Police seized four guns from his home, including the 9 mm “ghost gun” used in the attack
- Fleck is held on $1 million bail; his next court date is January 27, 2026
- Why it matters: Investigators believe other victims may exist and are urging the public to come forward
A Philadelphia man is facing attempted homicide charges after admitting he shot a stranger during an early-morning argument at a Bucks County trailer park, according to investigators.
Travis Fleck, 21, was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without a license and related offenses after detectives linked him to the January 8, 2026, shooting in Bensalem.
The Shooting
Police responded around 12:45 a.m. to reports of gunfire at the Top of the Ridge Trailer Park on Gibson Road. Officers found a man bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to his left arm.
Ring camera video obtained by News Of Philadelphia captured the sound of gunshots. Body-camera footage shows officers applying a tourniquet before transporting the victim to a hospital, where he was treated and released.
Investigators said the victim had been walking through the park when he began arguing with the driver of a red car. The dispute turned physical, prompting a passenger-later identified as Fleck-to fire two shots. One bullet hit the victim; the other struck a nearby mobile home. The car sped off with three people inside.
The Arrest
Detectives tracked the vehicle using surveillance video and its license plate. Witness interviews led them to Fleck, who, when questioned, admitted he shot at the victim and acknowledged he lacked a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon, authorities said.
A search of Fleck’s home turned up four firearms, including the 9 mm unserialized “ghost gun” used in the shooting. Police have not yet connected the three additional weapons to other crimes.
Authorities say Fleck and the victim did not know each other.
Public Appeal
News Of Philadelphia reports investigators are exploring whether Fleck has threatened or assaulted others.
“We’re asking anyone that knows Mr. Fleck or has had an encounter with him, may have been threatened or assaulted by him, to contact Bensalem police detectives,” Bensalem Township Public Safety Director William McVey said.
Court Proceedings
Fleck was arraigned and sent to the Bucks County Correctional Facility after bail was set at 10 percent of $1 million. Court records list no attorney for him. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Fleck confessed to the shooting and illegal firearm possession
- Police recovered four weapons from his residence
- Investigators believe additional victims may exist
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Bensalem detectives
