ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Police responded to a second shooting that injured at least one person in Allentown Tuesday evening.
A Lehigh County emergency dispatcher confirmed a police incident shortly after 8 p.m. in the area of South Front and East Susquehanna streets.
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One victim was transported to the hospital, according to Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.
A woman who lives close to the scene called 69 News to report hearing multiple gunshots.
The City of Allentown released the following statement on Facebook:
“We are deeply saddened by the shootings in our community and are keeping those impacted in our thoughts.
“The Office of Violence Prevention is working with our public safety and community partners to support those affected and help prevent further violence.
“Please do not retaliate. Violence only creates more harm. Let’s continue to look out for one another and keep Allentown safe.”
Allentown Police are investigating the shooting. No further details have been released.
A separate shooting Tuesday night just before 7 p.m. left at least one person dead.
According to Allentown Police, it happened on the 600 block of Gordon Street.
Officers say they located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene by Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio.
It is not known if the two incidents are related in any way.